Tax Specialist

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**PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES**
The Global Tax Team of SAP is responsible for all tax related matters on corporate taxes within the group. It is responsible for tax compliance as well as for all strategic aspects of tax optimization. The main areas of expertise cover a broad range of national and international tax topics as well as the execution and supervision of tax related projects. Global Tax is constantly providing support and policies to the local subsidiaries.
The LAC Tax Team that is part of our Global Tax organization is looking for a Tax Specialist who wants to join the team that is responsible for corporate tax matters of the LAC countries. There are Local Tax Managers in various LAC countries, who are responsible for tax compliance matters in close collaboration with external tax advisors. The team is also collaborating closely with various other teams within Global Tax, especially with the Transfer Pricing Team and the Group Tax Reporting Team. Furthermore, the team is collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders and customers, e.g. in the area of deal support.
As member of the LAC Tax Team, you will report to the Regional Tax Manager for LAC. Main responsibilities will cover support of the Local Tax Manager organization in deal support, quarter/year end closing including forecasting and tax audits including appeals. Together with a Senior Tax Specialist for LAC you will cover regional aspects and processes to ensure further standardization and simplification for the region. You will gain detailed regional tax and business knowledge by working closely with the Local Tax Managers, with colleagues from the Transfer Pricing Team and other stakeholders in various finance functions and in other Board areas.

**EXPECTATIONS AND TASK**
- Support the Local Tax Managers of the legal entities in LAC in deal support in close collaboration with commercial teams and customers, always considering internal policies. Elaborate on further standardization of processes.
- Support quarter and year end closing with a focus on quarterly tax calculations under IFRS, preparation of forecasts and tax risk reporting.
- Collaborate with Local Tax Managers and Senior Tax Specialist for LEC in tax audits with a focus on further standardization of internal processes and further development of a repository.
- Tax audit support via extraction and analysis of data including preparation of data in a format to be submitted to tax auditors.
- Increase automation of tax compliance processes.
- Support further documentation and standardization of tax processes in LAC.

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
Education in Tax, Finance or Accounting

Experience in Corporate Income Taxes with an advisory firm or in a corporate environment

Deep understanding of tax accounting according to IFRS

A CPA, Qualified Tax Advisor, or comparable qualification with focus on taxation

Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

Fluently in English

**WORK EXPERIENCE**
3-5 years working experience in tax consulting and or tax function of a multinational company with a focus on international taxes

**OPEN TO HIRE IN ARGENTINA, CHILE PERÚ, BRAZIL, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, PANAMA, MEXICO.**

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**EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability**:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Requisition ID: 374058 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.