SAP Sr. SD Tax process expert@Hyderabad

SAP Sr. SD Tax process expert

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Tax Process Manager and works closely with cross-functional teams, including Global Services, Foreign Trade, Regional Tax Experts, and IT/Development teams.

Expected Scope of work / Responsibilities:

• Support as process expert for designing the process template in managing the SAP projects
• Stakeholder Engagement and Workshop Participation: Attend workshops with process owners, S/4 HANA table leads, and Epic owners to gain insights into the tax requirements of each country.
• Actively participate in discussions to align on key requirements, changes, and improvements in tax processes.
• Expertise in Template Driven rollouts knowledge
• The Senior SD Tax Process Expert should possess in-depth knowledge of template-driven rollouts, understanding their impact on both template design and individual deployments. This role involves active participation in template planning to assess the effects on ongoing rollouts and prioritize compliance with legal requirements.
• Preparation and Presentation of Tax Requirements: Prepare presentations on relevant tax and legal requirements, focusing on the Order-to-Cash (O2C) process.
• Present gathered requirements and analyses to regional tax experts, the country-specific governance team, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and understanding.
• Legal Requirement Gathering and Documentation: Present the O2C process to regional tax experts from each country and facilitate the gathering of country-specific legal tax requirements.
• Collaborate with regional tax stakeholders to capture all legal obligations relevant to O2C, ensuring compliance in each operational region.
• Cross-Team Coordination and Requirement Sharing: Share collected legal requirements with the Vertex team, Foreign Trade (FT) team, and Global Support (GS) Tax team to support their alignment and integration within their respective functions.
• Ensure that requirements are clearly documented and communicated to all involved teams to facilitate smooth development and compliance processes.
• Result Evaluation and Sign-Off Process: Once development is completed, collaborate with the GS Tax team to receive and review the results for accuracy and adherence to the initial requirements.
• Present final results to the regional tax experts, Vertex, FT, and governance teams to verify accuracy, address any concerns, and secure formal sign-off.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with SAP S/4 HANA and associated tax modules or tables, including experience with tax configuration.
• Strong presentation skills with an ability to convey complex tax requirements to various stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to document requirements precisely.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with tax-related software such as Vertex.

Key Competencies:

• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to identify and document complex requirements.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, managing multiple projects in parallel.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to compliance and accuracy.