Job Purpose
This role supports the Finance team during the Company’s SAP migration program by leading and executing Use rAcceptance Testing (UAT) for finance-related processes within a telecommunications operating environment.
The incumbent ensures that end-to-end telco finance processes—including revenue and billing, receipts process, network assets, special projects such as Road Diversion, inventories, master maintenance — are accurately configured, tested, and validated in the new SAP system, with full compliance to internal controls and audit requirements.
Key Responsibilities
A.SAP UAT Execution (Finance)
- Prepare, execute, and document UAT test scenarios for SAP PM, MM, SD & FI-related processes in a telco context, including:
- Order to Cash (OTC) – billing, receipts, reports and revenue
- Road Diversion – end to end process
- Procurement – Inventory, Good Receipts, Raise PO
- Validate system outputs against real telco transaction flows, contracts, and operational scenarios.
B. Accounting & Financial Validation
Perform parallel run and reconciliation between legacy SAP system (ECC6) and new SAP system (HANA) during UAT cycles.
Validate:
- Revenue postings (recurring charges and all the OTCs)
- Accruals and provisions for network O&M, colocation, and leases
- Road Diversion
- Ensure all postings comply with IFRS/SFRS, company accounting policies, and approved process design.
C. Defect Management & Resolution
Log, track, and prioritize UAT defects with clear financial impact assessment.
Work with SAP consultants (FI/CO, PM, SD, MM) and IT teams to
- Identify root causesValidate fixesPerform re-testing and sign-off
- Escalate go-live critical issues to Finance Transformation Lead promptly.
D. Documentation & Audit Readiness
- Maintain complete UAT evidence packs, including:
- Test scripts and results
- Reconciliation workings
- Issue logs and resolutions
Support audit walkthroughs and provide evidence for:
- Internal Audit
- External Auditors
- Steering Committee / Management reviews
Ensure documentation meets audit trail and control expectations.
E. Cutover, Go-Live &Hypercare Support
Support cutover activities, including:
- Opening balance validation
- Master data verification
- Trial migration reviews
Provide post-go-live hypercare support for finance users.
Assist with handover to BAU finance team and documentation of new processes.
Qualifications& Experience
Education
- Diplomain Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience
- 1 - 3 years experience in accounting or finance
- Hands-on experience with SAP FI (ECC and/or S/4HANA) will be preferred.
- Ability to work under tight project timelines
