SAP FI Tax Consultant - German speaking

Join a Global S/4HANA Implementation Team

Embark on a significant professional journey by joining a leading global client for an S/4HANA implementation project. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a primarily remote environment, with occasional travel required for critical milestones such as go-lives and workshops. The engagement is designed for a start in January 2027, with an initial contract duration of six months and the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Tax Determination: Analyze business requirements to design and deliver automated tax determination logic within SAP S/4HANA using condition techniques.
• Cross-Module Integration: Seamlessly integrate tax requirements across SD, MM, and FI modules to ensure consistent tax treatment throughout the supply chain.
• Tax Engine Management: Configure and maintain interfaces between SAP and external tax engines, such as ONESOURCE or Sovos, to facilitate real-time rate calculations.
• Digital Reporting: Support the technical setup for local statutory requirements, including real-time reporting and SAFT.
• Requirements Translation: Act as the primary liaison between business and IT teams to translate complex tax laws into clear functional specifications.
• End-to-End Testing: Lead Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for all tax-related changes.
• Risk Mitigation: Resolve complex issues, such as tax calculation failures in high-volume transaction environments or failed e-invoice submissions to government authorities.

Essential Qualifications

• Over 8 years of SAP FICO implementation experience, including at least two full life-cycle implementations with a proven track record in FI and CO/SD/MMI integration.
• Expert knowledge of SAP Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) and statutory requirements in Germany and EU countries.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Expert knowledge of SAP DRC.
• ABAP debugging skills to troubleshoot complex tax calculation and interface issues.