Job ID: JOB_ID_737
Role Overview: SAP Tax Localization Lead
The SAP Tax Localization Lead – Technical is a high-level strategic and technical role responsible for the comprehensive design, implementation, and operationalization of indirect tax and statutory reporting frameworks within a complex SAP S/4HANA landscape. This position is critical for ensuring that the organization remains compliant with the rapidly evolving tax regulations across multiple European jurisdictions, including Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Slovakia, and Luxembourg. The successful candidate will lead the technical efforts to configure VAT determination, e-invoicing, and statutory reporting tools, leveraging the full suite of SAP S/4HANA Finance capabilities.
Technical Responsibilities and Configuration
- Lead the end-to-end configuration of tax codes, tax procedures (specifically TAXEUJ and EU tax procedures), and condition records within the SAP S/4HANA environment.
- Implement and manage Document & Reporting Compliance (DRC) and Advanced Compliance Reporting (ACR) country packs to automate VAT returns, Intrastat filings, and SAF-T requirements.
- Oversee the technical activation of e-invoicing mandates, ensuring seamless integration with the SAP Localization Hub and SAP Tax Service.
- Define and govern master data requirements, including VAT registration numbers per country, business place logic, and plant/ship-from determination.
- Model and implement complex cross-border scenarios, including B2B and B2C transactions, distance selling, and marketplace flows.
- Ensure withholding tax and country-specific localizations are correctly configured, particularly for post-Brexit UK and Northern Ireland scenarios.
- Collaborate with functional teams to ensure account determination and reporting schemas are aligned with local statutory requirements.
Strategic Compliance and Governance
Beyond technical configuration, the SAP Tax Localization Lead will act as a subject matter expert, bridging the gap between global tax policy and technical execution. You will be responsible for monitoring legislative changes in the target countries and translating those changes into technical requirements within the SAP system. This involves conducting impact assessments for new e-invoicing mandates (such as Italy’s SdI or Poland’s KSeF) and ensuring the system architecture is robust enough to handle high-volume reporting. The role requires a deep understanding of the SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture and the ability to optimize tax-related business processes to minimize manual intervention and reduce the risk of non-compliance.
Qualifications and Professional Experience
Candidates must possess a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in SAP environments, with a significant focus on tax localization and S/4HANA Finance. A proven track record of leading multi-country SAP rollouts is essential. Technical proficiency in SAP DRC/ACR is mandatory, as is experience with the SAP Localization Hub. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting (FI) and a thorough understanding of European tax laws. Excellent communication skills are required to coordinate with global stakeholders, tax authorities, and technical teams. This is a 100% remote position that demands a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, global environment.
Special Requirements
Minimum 15 years experience required; candidates must provide visa type, total experience, and date of birth (DOB) with resume; C2C (Corp-to-Corp) engagement only.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $60 – $65 per year
Location: Remote
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: IT & EBusiness Consulting Services Inc. (ITECSUS)
Email: team1@itecsus.com
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