SAP S/4HANA Finance: Advanced Core Accounting & Reporting Essentials
This comprehensive training program equips finance professionals with practical expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance module operations. Participants will develop competencies in general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and process optimization across real-world scenarios.
About the Course
This professional development program provides an in-depth exploration of SAP S/4HANA Finance Module, designed for finance teams seeking to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy. The course combines theoretical foundations with hands-on practical experience, enabling participants to confidently navigate core accounting processes and generate meaningful financial insights.
Through structured modules and interactive learning, attendees will gain proficiency in transaction processing, month-end close procedures, financial statement generation, and advanced reconciliation techniques within the S/4HANA environment.
Course Objectives
- Configure and execute general ledger transactions including journal entries, postings, and account management within S/4HANA
- Process accounts receivable and payable workflows, including invoice management, payment processing, and dunning procedures
- Generate accurate financial statements, trial balances, and regulatory reports using S/4HANA reporting tools
- Execute month-end and year-end close procedures with reconciliation, accruals, and consolidation techniques
- Optimize financial processes through automation, master data governance, and internal control implementation
- Apply best practices in financial data security, audit trails, and compliance documentation
Target Audience
- Finance and accounting professionals transitioning to SAP S/4HANA implementations
- General ledgers accountants, AP/AR specialists, and financial reporting coordinators
- Finance managers overseeing departmental process improvements and system adoption
- Internal auditors and compliance officers requiring system knowledge for control verification
- Organizations planning SAP upgrades or migrations to the S/4HANA platform
What You Will Benefit as a Learner
- System Competency: Navigate S/4HANA Finance module confidently with reduced dependency on IT support for routine operations
- Process Efficiency: Streamline month-end close cycles, reduce manual work, and improve data accuracy through systematic approaches
- Financial Intelligence: Generate insightful financial reports quickly, enabling faster decision-making and stakeholder communication
- Risk Mitigation: Implement controls, maintain audit trails, and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements
- Career Advancement: Build valuable expertise in modern enterprise resource planning, enhancing professional marketability
- Organizational Impact: Contribute to successful system implementations and continuous process optimization initiatives
Training Methodology
- Blended Learning Approach: Combines instructor-led sessions with self-paced modules, accommodating diverse learning preferences and organizational schedules
- Hands-On Practice Environments: Access to dedicated SAP sandbox systems replicating production scenarios for safe, practical skill development
- Real-World Case Studies: Analysis of actual accounting challenges and S/4HANA solutions from various industries and organizational contexts
- Interactive Exercises: Guided walkthroughs, scenario-based problem solving, and checkpoint assessments to reinforce learning objectives
- Peer Collaboration: Group discussions, shared knowledge sessions, and networking opportunities with accounting professionals facing similar challenges
- Comprehensive Reference Materials: Job aids, quick-reference guides, and documented procedures for post-training support and knowledge retention
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Modules start with foundational concepts. General accounting knowledge is recommended for meaningful participation.
Yes. Participants get dedicated sandbox environment access for practice exercises throughout the program.
Completion provides documented training certification and skill validation through assessments and practical exercises.
This course emphasizes practical end-to-end processes, close procedures, compliance controls, and optimization strategies beyond basics.
Yes. Reference materials, job aids, and recorded sessions remain available for ongoing support post-training.
Duration
Mon-Fri (5 Days)
Level
advanced
Delivery
Flexible Options
Virtual, In-Person, or Self-Paced
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Course Modules
Introduction to SAP S/4HANA architecture, Finance module structure, navigation techniques, and organizational setup basics.
Chart of accounts configuration, account creation, GL transactions, journal entry posting, and account reconciliation procedures.
Customer master data, sales invoice creation, payment receipt processing, credit management, and collection strategies.
Vendor master setup, purchase invoice entry, payment processing, discount management, and vendor reconciliation techniques.
Trial balance creation, financial statement assembly, balance sheet and P&L reporting, and disclosure management.
Close checklists, accrual entries, period closing, balance verification, and closing document preparation for stakeholder distribution.
Subledger-to-GL reconciliation, bank reconciliation, intercompany reconciliation, and investigation of variances and discrepancies.
Intercompany transaction elimination, consolidation entries, equity accounting, and multi-entity financial reporting scenarios.
Internal control design, audit trail documentation, compliance requirements, segregation of duties, and risk mitigation strategies.
Workflow design, automated posting rules, payment automation, master data governance, and continuous improvement frameworks.
Cost center management, profit center allocation, overhead distribution, and profitability reporting by business segment.
End-to-end transaction processing scenarios, go-live preparation, change management strategies, and post-implementation support.
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