SAP Functional Consultant - IS-U/FICA Modules

Key Responsibilities:

SAP ISU Billing:

• Configure and implement SAP ISU Billing components for Meter-to-Cash processes, including rate structures, billing types, and invoicing scenarios.
• Design and execute billing processes such as meter reading, billing simulations, billing reversals, and billing-related issue resolution.
• Manage the billing master data including rate categories, contracts, and price determination.
• Work on billing-relevant enhancements, validations, and customizations as per client requirements.

SAP FICA (Contract Accounting):

• Configure FICA components such as Payment Processing, Dunning, Collections, Installment Plans, and Clearing Control.
• Handle FICA sub-ledger processes including Receivables Management, Account Posting, Interest Calculation, and Tax Handling.
• Set up payment schemes and integration with external payment platforms.
• Implement reconciliation between ISU and FI (Finance) modules for contract accounting and ensure accurate reporting.

Integration & Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with other functional teams (e.g., SD, FI, MM) to ensure seamless integration across business processes.
• Drive improvements and optimization of business processes related to billing and financial accounting.
• Provide end-to-end functional support for SAP ISU implementations, ensuring integration with non-SAP systems where necessary.
• Understand business process requirements and map them to SAP functionality for utilities billing and financial operations.

Testing & Documentation:

• Create and execute unit tests, integration tests, and support user acceptance testing (UAT) for SAP ISU Billing and FICA processes.
• Document functional designs, test cases, and configurations to maintain project and system documentation standards.
• Provide post-go-live support for billing and contract accounting issues, ensuring that they are resolved in a timely manner.

Training & Support:

• Train end-users and client stakeholders on SAP ISU billing processes, functionalities, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered in day-to-day operations related to billing and FICA.
• Support the client in cutover activities, data migration, and transition to new billing processes.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience working with SAP ISU, specializing in Billing and FICA modules.
• Expertise in SAP ISU Billing configuration, including billing cycles, rate determination, invoicing, and integration with SAP FI/CO.
• Strong understanding of Contract Accounting (FICA), including payment processing, dunning, collections, and reconciliation processes.
• Experience with data migration, interfaces, and integration with external systems for meter readings, payment systems, and billing data.
• Familiarity with utilities industry-specific processes, business rules, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in configuring billing schema, rates, price determination, and FICA processes like dunning and settlements.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA for Utilities.
• Knowledge of FICA enhancements for complex business processes in the utilities domain.
• Hands-on experience in ABAP debugging related to billing and FICA functions is a plus.
• Familiarity with BRF+ (Business Rule Framework Plus) for rule-based billing and invoicing.
• SAP certification in ISU or FICA is preferred.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Finance, or Engineering.
• SAP certifications in ISU, FICA, or related fields are an advantage.