Job overview
Walmart Global Tech India has listed a Senior Software Engineer position in Chennai for its Corporate Tech Services group. The job title says software engineer, but the content is SAP finance consulting, with a focus on accounts receivable in an S/4HANA environment. The team supports finance, people and associate digital experience systems for Walmart.
The role asks for deep SAP FICO knowledge and a record of S/4HANA implementation. It is aimed at experienced professionals who can own an accounts receivable solution from requirements to go-live and support. The office is in Chennai, and the company says associates have flexibility to manage personal lives.
What the Senior Software Engineer will do
The engineer works as an individual contributor on accounts receivable processes in both S/4HANA and ECC. According to the listing, the duties include:
- Work independently through all project phases, from requirements to design, build, testing, data load, cutover, go-live and hypercare.
- Contribute to solution design for accounts receivable business processes.
- Bring best practices from retail and other domains, and recommend options with pros and cons.
- Introduce innovation and automation in SAP deployments.
- Own the end-to-end accounts receivable solution in S/4HANA and existing ECC systems.
- Analyse, design, configure, enhance and test the integrated solution for the US, Canada, Mexico and other countries.
- Set up accelerator configuration, FI, AR and SD, and related master data to meet legal and business needs.
Good rapport with business teams and program leadership is also expected.
Skills and knowledge expected
The listing is detailed about technical expertise. Candidates should bring S/4HANA experience, which is described as mandatory, and extensive experience implementing accounts receivable for the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and other countries. Experience with upstream and downstream interfaces is expected.
It also asks for e-invoicing experience under Latin American legal requirements, integration with fiscal systems, SAP FI AR configuration, GL, MM and SD pricing, lockbox setup, cash application and AR reporting. Knowledge of FSCM is an added advantage. Hands-on use of support tools such as ServiceNow, JIRA, Charm and ALM is required.
Eligibility and experience
The description asks for a BE, MBA, CA, ICWA or a finance professional qualification, with at least 10 years in implementation, enhancement or production support in finance, and at least 4 implementation projects. Knowledge of all SAP finance modules and DevOps methodology is expected.
The standard minimum qualifications in the posting offer two options. One is a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field with 3 years of software engineering experience, and the other is 5 years in software engineering. Read the full portal text to see which applies to your profile.
Who should apply
This job suits senior SAP finance consultants who have completed several S/4HANA projects and understand accounts receivable deeply. Chartered accountants and finance professionals who moved into SAP are also well placed.
It does not suit freshers or juniors. If you are earlier in your SAP career, build experience in FICO configuration and aim for mid-level roles first.
How to prepare for the interview
Prepare to discuss a full S/4HANA project from start to finish. Be ready to explain your role, the interfaces involved, the issues at cutover and how you handled hypercare. Interviewers will test depth, so know your configuration decisions well.
Revise topics such as customer master data, dunning, credit management, payment terms, lockbox processing and cash application. If you have worked on e-invoicing, prepare a clear explanation of how invoices flow to the tax authority and what can fail.
Resume tips for this opening
Show the scale of your projects: countries covered, number of users, interfaces built and project duration. Use the exact terms from the listing, such as S/4HANA, accounts receivable, lockbox and e-invoicing, so that screening tools can match your CV.
Name the support and project tools you have used. State your most senior responsibility in one line, such as solution lead for accounts receivable.
Career growth
Senior SAP finance engineers can grow into solution architect, functional lead or product owner roles. The listing says the company trains its team in future skills, and large technology groups often provide chances to work across regions. Ask how architects are developed in the team.
Questions to ask the recruiter
For a senior finance role, consider asking:
- Which countries and business units will the engineer support first?
- Is the project in build, cutover or support phase?
- How many team members work on accounts receivable?
- What is the expected working pattern in the Chennai office?
These questions show seniority and focus.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not apply if you do not meet the clear minimum of S/4HANA experience. Avoid a long CV filled with every SAP module. Highlight accounts receivable and integration work instead.
Also avoid vague claims about e-invoicing. If you have not worked on it, be honest and describe related experience in tax or interface work.
How to apply
Use the button on this page to open the Walmart Workday application. Create or sign in to your profile and upload an updated CV. Complete the experience questions carefully, because the listing states clear minimums.
The posting also lists benefits such as incentive awards, parental leave, paid time off and health cover. Ask the recruiter for the exact package for your level.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a coding job?
Despite the title, the duties are SAP finance consulting and implementation for accounts receivable.
How many years of experience are needed?
The description asks for 10 or more years in finance implementation and support, with at least 4 implementation projects.
Is S/4HANA experience required?
Yes. The listing states that S/4HANA experience is mandatory.
Quick facts
- Company: Walmart Global Tech India.
- Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Experience: 10+ years.
- Job type: Full-time.
- Education: BE, MBA, CA or ICWA with finance specialisation, or a computer science degree (see listing).
- Application route: Official company career portal (Workday).
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