SAP JVA Consultant

ITHR Technologies Consulting LLC Job Description SAP FICO Consultant – Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) Job Title SAP FICO Consultant – Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) Experience Required 10+ Years (SAP FICO); minimum 5+ years in SAP JVA Employment Type Full-Time / Contract (Project-Based) Location Oman Industry Focus Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure, or related Joint Venture sectors SAP Version SAP ECC 6.0 / SAP S/4HANA Reporting To SAP Practice Lead / Project Manager ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Consultant with deep specialisation in Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) to join our growing SAP practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end configuration, implementation, and support of the SAP JVA module integrated within the FICO landscape. This role requires strong business process knowledge of joint venture structures, venture partner billing, carried-interest calculations, overhead distribution, and cutback processing — primarily within the Oil & Gas, Energy, or Infrastructure sectors. The consultant will work closely with client finance teams, project managers, and technical architects to deliver high-quality SAP solutions that align with joint venture agreements and regulatory requirements applicable in the UAE and broader GCC region. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES JVA Configuration & Implementation Lead end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of SAP Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) module Configure Venture Masters, Equity Groups, Equity Types, and Business Associates Set up JVA cutback processing rules, overhead netting, and partner billing cycles Configure carried-interest (CI) and working-interest (WI) structures and apply to cost/revenue distribution Integrate JVA with FI (General Ledger), CO (Controlling), AM (Asset Management), and PS (Project Systems) Configure suspense account management and JVA-specific document splitting for partner-level reporting Finance & Controlling (FICO) Core Design and configure SAP General Ledger (New GL) including document splitting, profit centre accounting, and parallel ledgers Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) configuration, payment terms, and dunning procedures Configure Asset Accounting (AA) including depreciation areas, asset classes, and integration with JVA for joint-asset cost allocation Support Cost Centre Accounting (CCA), Internal Orders, Profit Centre Accounting (PCA), and Product Costing as they intersect with JVA Manage intercompany and intra-company JVA settlement and reconciliation processes Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management Conduct business process workshops, gather requirements, and produce Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) and Business Blueprint documentation Perform gap analysis between client requirements and standard SAP JVA functionality; propose fit/gap solutions Lead unit testing, integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT) for JVA and FICO components Develop and review test scripts, test cases, and defect resolution trackers Manage and guide junior consultants and functional analysts on the JVA workstream Conduct end-user training and prepare training materials, SOPs, and user manuals Support & Operations Provide post-go-live hypercare support; resolve P1/P2 incidents within defined SLA timelines Manage period-end and year-end closing activities specific to JVA (cutback runs, JV billing, partner statements) Liaise with SAP technical teams (ABAP developers) for custom enhancements, BADIs, and user exits in JVA Prepare functional specifications for interfaces, reports, forms, and conversions (RICEFW) related to JVA Support data migration activities for open JVA items, venture master data, and equity group definitions REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Education Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field Professional certifications in Finance (CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA) are an advantage SAP FICO or SAP S/4HANA Finance certification preferred Experience 10+ years of total SAP FICO consulting experience, with a minimum of 5 years focused on SAP JVA implementation At least 3 full-cycle SAP JVA implementations from Blueprint/Explore through to Go-Live Proven experience in the Oil & Gas, Energy, or Infrastructure sector where joint ventures are central to business operations Hands-on experience with SAP ECC 6.0 and/or SAP S/4HANA (1909 or later) Experience working on projects in the UAE, GCC, or MENA region is strongly preferred TECHNICAL SKILLS & SAP MODULE KNOWLEDGE Core SAP Competency Proficiency Level SAP JVA (Joint Venture Accounting) Expert – 5+ years SAP FI – General Ledger, AR, AP, AA Expert – 10+ years SAP CO – CCA, IO, PCA, Product Costing Advanced – 7+ years SAP PS (Project Systems) – JVA integration Intermediate to Advanced SAP S/4HANA Finance (New Asset Accounting, New GL) Advanced SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) integration with JVA Intermediate (preferred) SAP IS-Oil & Gas (PRA / JVA IS-OIL) Preferred – experience is a strong advantage RICEFW – Functional Specifications Advanced Data Migration (LSMW, BAPI, S/4 migration tools) Intermediate KEY JVA FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS Venture Master setup: Equity Groups, Equity Types, Business Associates, Suspense Groups JVA Cutback: understanding of cutback postings, carry-forward rules, and net postings to venture partners Partner Billing: Inter-partner JV billing, partner statements, and billing verification Carried-Interest (CI) and Working-Interest (WI) structures and their impact on cost allocation JV Cash Call processing and settlement against advance payments Overhead and indirect cost distribution rules within JVA ventures Tax handling for non-operator and operator scenarios in joint venture structures Statutory reporting for JV entities in the UAE / GCC context (VAT treatment, inter-venture invoicing) SAP JVA Period-End activities: monthly cutback, partner billing runs, JV reconciliation reports Integration with SAP FI-CO, AM, PM, and PS modules within a joint venture context SOFT SKILLS & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Strong analytical mindset with the ability to map complex JV business processes to SAP solutions Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to articulate technical solutions to finance and business stakeholders Structured documentation skills – capable of producing high-quality blueprints, FSDs, and training content Collaborative team player with experience leading cross-functional project teams Self-driven and able to manage time and deliverables with minimal supervision Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, client-facing consulting environment Cross-cultural awareness and experience working in multinational project teams WHAT WE OFFER Competitive compensation package aligned to UAE market rates (Tax-free salary) Opportunity to work on marquee SAP implementation and support projects across the UAE and GCC Exposure to complex, high-value joint venture environments in the Oil & Gas and Infrastructure sectors Career growth within a specialized SAP consulting firm with a strong regional client base Collaborative and professional work culture with access to SAP training and certification support UAE visa sponsorship and relocation support for the right candidate How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to share their updated CV along with a brief cover note highlighting their JVA implementation experience. Please send your application to: [email protected] Subject Line: SAP FICO JVA Consultant Application – [Your Name] ITHR Technologies Consulting LLC | UAE | www.ithrtechnologies.com This Job Description is confidential and intended for recruitment purposes only.