Senior Tax Compliance Specialist

Senior Tax Compliance Specialist (Global Accounting, Reporting and Tax) Join to apply for the Senior Tax Compliance Specialist (Global Accounting, Reporting and Tax) role at SAP. We help the world run better. At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we’ll bring out the best in you. We’re builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what’s next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. The Role The Local Reporting and Tax Compliance (LRTC) Organisation is responsible for the preparation of the local financial statements, tax returns and tax accounting for SAP subsidiaries worldwide. It belongs to the CFO Board area and is directly assigned to the Chief Accounting Officer of SAP within Global Accounting, Reporting and Tax (GAR&T). We are currently expanding the LRTC Organisation to insource tax compliance activities from third parties and cover end‑to‑end financial statements preparation and subsequent tax compliance. In this position, you will prepare financial statements, tax returns and tax accounting, and leverage your expertise in IFRS, local GAAPs, tax laws and technical accounting to manage local reporting and tax compliance for multiple entities. You will engage in cross‑functional projects, contribute to automation initiatives, and gain exposure to complex topics. Responsibilities - Prepare and coordinate tax returns (CIT, VAT, WHT and other taxes), ensuring compliance with tax laws and identification of deductible and non‑deductible items. - Manage tax accounting: perform periodic tax accounts maintenance and reconciliation in compliance with IAS 12. - Prepare financial statements following IFRS and other GAAPs, ensuring identification of differences between IFRS and local GAAPs. - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including CFOs, Local Chief Accountants, Local Tax Managers, Treasury, Controlling, auditors, government and tax authorities. - Support automation and standardisation of tax returns and financial statement preparation in accordance with SAP’s strategy to streamline processes, improve efficiency and ensure accuracy and compliance. - Provide expertise and solutions on complex topics such as transfer pricing, global minimum tax, hyperinflation, M&A, etc. - Research and prepare technical memorandums to support rationale for tax and accounting treatments at the subsidiary level. Role Requirements - Qualified tax advisor or qualified accountant with at least 3 to 8 years of hands‑on experience in preparing tax returns and/or financial statements. - Deep professional experience in tax compliance, tax accounting and application of IFRS. - Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate viewpoints. - Assertive and able to work both independently and within a global team. - Fluent in spoken and written English (other languages are a plus). - Excellent in MS Excel; knowledge of tax and accounting‑related functionalities in SAP ERP is a plus. - University degree in finance, tax, accounting or audit (CPA/CA/ACCA/ATT/CTA/ADIT a plus). Few words from your future manager: “We are searching for colleagues who love finance, tax and accounting as much as we do, to join our international team and prepare financial statements and tax returns worldwide.” Salary & Benefits Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes in pay transparency. The targeted combined range for this position is 49,659.300 – 84,420.700 USD. Actual offers will be within this range based on education, skills, experience, role scope, location, and selection process. Equal Employment Opportunity SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability. Recruitment Process & References Requisition ID: 439736 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 – 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: AI Usage in the Recruitment Process: For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr