Specialist SAP Architect, Accounting

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and architect SAP S/4HANA Vendor Invoice management (VIM) solutions and integrate to other third party systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security
• Collaborate with business partners to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Ensure system build and configuration of SAP S/4HANA solutions aligns with business goals and leading practices
• Conduct architectural reviews and assessments to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to deliver and sustain Amgen's S/4HANA ecosystem utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Develop innovative solutions that drive speed to value via AI/ML and leading control practices

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Hands on experience in configuring and building all aspects of SAP S/4HANA Accounts payable solutions (i.e. Vendor Invoice management (VIM)) and relevant Sub-ledger Accounting in SAP S/4HANA
• Demonstrable understanding of Procure to pay and accounting business processes
• Experience in disbursements processes such as SAP payment processing and Payment factory
• Demonstrated understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); ability to clearly communicate key accounting concepts

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in SAP Ariba Procure to Pay solutions
• Experience working in an agile environment and familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Ability to resolve complex issues across a distributed landscape of SAP and non-SAP technologies

Professional Certifications:

• Any relevant SAP S/4HANA (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Experience partnering with business leaders to drive strategic decisions

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree and 1 year of relevant SAP experience OR
• Masters degree with 4 - 6 years of relevant SAP experience OR
• Bachelors degree with 6 - 8 years of relevant SAP experience OR
• Diploma with 10 - 12 years of relevant SAP experience