Role
Open Text VIM Consultant/Principal Consultant
Technology
Open Text VIM, SAP Ariba procurement integration
Location
Ireland
Your role
In the role of a Principal Consultant, you will anchor the engagement effort for assignments, all the way from business process consulting and problem definition to solution design, development and deployment.
You will be pivotal to problem definition and discovery of the overall solution and guide teams on project processes, deliverables.
As a thought leader in your domain, you will be the key advisor to architecture and design reviews.
You will anchor business pursuit initiatives, client training, in‑house capability building.
You will have the opportunity to shape value‑adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the changing needs of the global landscape.
We are seeking an experienced Open Text Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) Consultant to support a large-scale SAP S/4 HANA upgrade and ongoing operational needs in Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes.
This role will work closely with Shared Services, Procurement, AP Operations, SAP Finance, IT Integration, and SOX/Controls to ensure VIM is fully aligned with upgraded SAP S/4 functionality, process changes, and compliance requirements.
The Consultant will drive solution design, issue resolution, exception handling, configuration updates, testing, and go‑live readiness across VIM workflows including:
Invoice ingestion, recognition, and workflow routing
Three-way match exception handling
Down payment & advance payment exception logic (e.g., "Down Payment Exists")
Ariba → VIM → S/4 integration
Open Text VIM Workplace enhancements
Integration with AP, Procurement, and Payments teams
Controls, auditability, and IPE compliance requirements
Key Responsibilities
SAP S/4 Upgrade – VIM Readiness & Integration
Lead Open Text VIM fit-gap analysis against new SAP S/4 HANA capabilities.
Review and optimize interfaces among Ariba, VIM, and SAP S/4.
Validate and align invoice posting logic, including F 47/F 48 down payment flows and automated messaging.
Partner with Basis/Integration teams to ensure VIM add‑ons, OCR engines, and workflow components remain compatible with the upgrade.
VIM Process Optimization & Operational Support
Refine invoice exception handling rules and workflow logic.
Support AP with operational troubleshooting, queue management, and SLA-driven resolution.
Enhance VIM Workplace functional design for AP Processors, Invoice Posters, and Payments Processors.
Ensure processes remain SOX compliant with audit trails, documentary evidence, and data accuracy.
Requirements, Design & Documentation
Facilitate workshops with AP, Procurement, Shared Services, and IT teams.
Produce business requirement documents, functional specifications, test scripts, and workflow diagrams aligned with your template's structure.
Map current state and future state VIM workflows including Ariba → VIM → S/4 scenario handling.
Testing, Cutover & Deployment
Lead VIM test cycles: SIT, UAT, regression, and integration across AP, Ariba, and SAP S/4.
Support cutover planning, data validation, workflow migration, and go-live readiness.
Work with global teams to deliver training, job aids, and change management materials.
Controls, Compliance & Audit
Support SOX/IPE requirements including evidence management and segregation of duties.
Ensure VIM handling of down payments and advanced payments aligns with internal RCMs.
Provide audit-ready documentation and ensure processing logic supports accurate financial reporting.
Required
Experience with Open Text VIM (ECC or S/4 HANA).
Solid understanding of Procure-to-Pay & Accounts Payable processes.
Direct experience supporting S/4 HANA upgrades.
Proficiency with:
VIM DP exceptions
Three-way match
PO/Non PO invoice flows
OCR/ICR configuration
VIM Workplace & rule-based workflow
Strong integration knowledge: Ariba → VIM → SAP S/4.
Ability to troubleshoot complex invoice posting issues within S/4 (e.g., DP clearing, F 47/F 48/F 54).
Excellent documentation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skill.
Required travel to Cork, Ireland.
Preferred
Experience working in highly regulated environments (SOX, audit heavy processes).
Knowledge of down payment controls and exception handling.
Experience in large, global enterprises with distributed AP operations.
Certifications in SAP, Open Text VIM, or related P2 P/Finance domains.
Personal
High analytical skills
A high degree of initiative and flexibility
High customer orientation
High quality awareness
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence, and performance.
Infosys is committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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