SAP FI-CO Consultant – Ukrainian Localization (Tax Voucher & Down Payments)

Engagement: 6-month fixed-term project (extension possible) Location: 100% remote (CEE time zones preferred) Language: English required; Ukrainian is a plus About the Role Lupus Consulting is delivering an SAP implementation project for a multinational client with Ukrainian operations. We are looking for a hands-on SAP FI-CO consultant with broad finance expertise and proven experience in the Ukrainian localization. You will join a multi-disciplinary implementation team (finance, logistics, technical and integration) and own the financial accounting design and configuration. You will be the go-to person for Ukraine-specific tax and legal requirements, in particular the Tax Voucher (tax invoice) and Down Payment (advance) processes. Key Responsibilities Run fit-to-standard / design workshops and document finance requirements for the Ukrainian entity. Design, configure and test the FI-CO solution across the core finance areas: General Ledger, closing and period-end processes Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including dunning, payment runs and bank integration Fixed Assets (Asset Accounting) Treasury / cash and bank management Controlling basics (cost centers, profit centers, internal orders) Design and implement the Ukrainian localization, with a focus on: Tax Voucher process: creation, registration and reporting of tax invoices, including integration with the VAT reporting and the legal e-document flow. Down Payment process: advance payments and requests, VAT treatment, tax invoices for advances, and clearing against final invoices. Ukrainian VAT, statutory reporting and local accounting requirements. Integrate FI with the other modules (SD, MM/PTP, PS and others) together with the functional leads. Prepare test scenarios, support SIT/UAT, resolve defects and support cutover and data migration for finance objects. Write functional specifications for technical team members (ABAP, integration) and review the results. Provide knowledge transfer and end-user documentation, and support hypercare. Required Qualifications 6+ years of SAP FI-CO experience, including at least 2 full-cycle implementations. Good working knowledge of most FI areas: GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting and Treasury / Bank Accounting. Hands-on experience with the Ukrainian localization, demonstrated in both: the Tax Voucher (tax invoice) process, and the Down Payment (advance) process, including its VAT implications. Solid understanding of Ukrainian VAT and tax invoice legislation, as it applies to SAP. Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with business users, project managers and other consultants. Fluent English, written and spoken. Availability for the full 6-month duration. Nice to Have Ukrainian language (spoken and written); this is a plus, not a requirement. Experience with SAP S/4HANA (the exact release is to be confirmed) and Fiori finance apps. Experience with SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC) or e-document / e-invoicing solutions. Exposure to multinational / multi-country rollouts and global templates. Experience with SAP Activate or similar project methodologies. Good knowledge of Controlling processes (product costing, profitability analysis). Originally posted on Himalayas