SAP support (CO/FI module expert)

Full-time
Nitra
From 3000 EUR brutto/monthly depending on the level of expertise * According to the law, publication of the basic wage component (minimum wage for advertised positions) is required. As an employer we emphasize that we will carefully consider your expertise, assumptions and previous experience related to the position, and we will set the remuneration fairly in a view of your qualifications for the position and the situation on the labor market.

Job description

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounting and Controlling Support Specialist to strengthen our Finance and Controlling operations through expert SAP support. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, aligning financial systems with business needs, and supporting international digital transformation initiatives within the SAP ecosystem.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in SAP-supported finance and controlling processes, ensuring high-quality support and functional enhancements.

  • Optimize and harmonize financial processes across business units through automation, standardization, and best practices.

  • Lead and/or support local and global Finance and Controlling projects, ensuring alignment with IT strategies and corporate standards.

  • Act as a central interface among local entities, global finance team, IT, and external service providers.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide hands-on support and implementation for SAP R/3 (and/or S/4HANA) FI modules (AR, AP, GL, AA) and CO module functionalities (Cost Centers, Profit Centers, Internal Orders, etc.).

  • Resolve incidents and system issues efficiently, acting as a liaison between end users and IT, including root cause analysis and problem resolution.

  • Coordinate configuration, testing, and deployment of changes or new features, ensuring business continuity and data integrity.

  • Maintain up-to-date process documentation, user manuals, and operational guidelines to ensure knowledge transfer and audit-readiness.

  • Lead or contribute to SAP rollouts, upgrades, migrations, and integration projects (e.g., S/4HANA transitions or country-specific legal compliance updates).

  • Monitor compliance with internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX), and support internal and external audits by providing system data and process insights.

  • Deliver structured training to end users and internal teams to foster SAP knowledge and process ownership.

  • Analyze user feedback, system performance, and business needs to propose and implement continuous improvements.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Procurement, Tax, Treasury, etc.) to align SAP capabilities with business objectives.

  • Provide technical input for data interfaces and EDI/integration setups (e.g., XML, IDoc, BAPI).

Personality requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.

  • Proven experience (3+ years) with SAP FI/CO in a support or consulting role; exposure to SAP S/4HANA is a strong plus.

  • Solid understanding of finance and controlling processes, including period-end closing, reporting, and cost management.

  • Technical experience with SAP configuration, interface troubleshooting (IDocs, XML), and integration with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD).

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details into business language.

  • Fluent in English; German language skills are advantageous.

  • Experience working in a multinational environment and collaborating with remote teams.


Preferred Skills & Advantages:

  • Familiarity with S/4HANA, Fiori apps, and new-generation SAP architecture.

  • Knowledge of automation tools (e.g. SAP Workflow, Robotic Process Automation).

  • Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX) and experience supporting audits.

  • Experience with ITSM tools such (e.g. JIRA)

  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum or hybrid project management methodologies.


Working from home is possible as soon as you are fully trained - during probation period and initial handover we require regular presence and working from the office in Nitra. Afterwards presence in person in Nitra twice a month at regular team meetings.

Employee perks, benefits

  • flexible working hours – flexible arrival and departure from the workplace (possibility of arriving at work between 07:00 – 09:00, possibility of leaving work after 15:00)

  • compensation for any overtime hours in the form of compensatory time off

  • Home office – 12 times a month

  • 2 / 3 / 4 sick days per year according to the number of years worked in the company

  • 2 / 3 / 4 extra days of vacation per year according to the number of years worked in the company

  • regular monthly bonus

  • summer and Christmas bonuses

  • annual performance bonus

  • employer's contribution to III. pillar = supplementary pension savings

  • cafeteria system

  • employer's contribution to meal allowances beyond the legal framework

  • education system through an internal academy and the LinkedIn E-learning educational platform

  • language courses

  • support of rotation across departments and further development of employees

  • multisport card

  • bring a friend program - the opportunity to receive an interesting one-time financial reward for recommending a candidate

  • 1 additional paid day off per month for a single parent caring for a child up to the age of 10 (in the case of a disabled child up to the age of 18)

  • purchase of LEDVANCE products at advantageous employee prices

  • free refreshments at the workplace

  • friendly atmosphere, socializing across all departments and levels

  • Christmas party, team-building events, joint team breakfasts

  • competitions and events for employees (health measurements, book month, women's day and many others)

  • CSR (corporate social responsibility) – volunteer and charitable activities (helping socially disadvantaged families, children and mothers in need, improving common public spaces), clothing swap

Company description

LEDVANCE is one of the world leaders in general lighting. It offers a wide range of LED luminaires, advanced LED sources, intelligent solutions for homes and buildings, as well as traditional light sources. LEDVANCE is owned by the Chinese lighting company MLS Co, Ltd., with its European headquarters in Munich.

Our business activities are represented in more than 140 countries around the world and we employ more than 2,800 employees worldwide. We are progressive, flexible and customer-oriented.

We offer:

- extensive experience in the lighting business,

- a well-established global sales and logistics network,

- long-standing customer relationships,

- innovative research and development capabilities

Martina Ivanová

Martina.Ivanova@ledvance.com0903549902