Senior Tax Specialist

Senior Tax Compliance Specialist (Global Accounting, Reporting and Tax) We help the world run better *:Job Family Definition: TaxEvaluation of global tax strategies and tax planning within the SAP group cover the main tasks of Corporate Tax. In addition, Corporate Tax is focused on the optimization with regard to Mergers and Acquisitions, group tax reporting, implementation of transfer pricing studies and support of all subsidiaries with regard to tax matters.Core tasks include:- Tax optimization and tax planning on a national and international basis; Restructuring including tax support of M&A activities;- Transfer pricing / tax audits and reporting; Subsidiaries' support with regard to tax matters. Career Level **Description* *Accountability- responsible for delivery of outcome of assigned projects or areas of responsibility internally recognized senior on complex technical and business matters- collaborates in devising long-term concepts- may include team lead or supervisory responsibilities Complexity- contributes independently, resolves complex issues in own specialist area (e.g. cross-functional or cross-country projects) works independently on topics while setting priorities having sole responsibility- provides regular project status and updates- decisions/solutions can enhance essentially current and future design and strategy enhance complex systems & processes Experience- advanced technical or business skills and special knowledge in one / several areas- individuals with a customer focus have developed the acumen to cultivate and develop lasting customer relations typically several years experience with increasing amount of responsibility Communication- builds and maintains partnerships with internal and external customers and partners contributes actively to build common ground for cooperation- communicates clear and conveying processes & policies in a way that others can understand- communicates relevant messages in a timely manner and with constructive feedback to cross functional colleagues & managers Key Responsibilities & Tasks :Strategic Alignment (5% of time) & Tax specific work (95% of time)- Provides a full range of tax counsel work to different addressees including tax authorities. Tax counsel work is defined as the role of a qualified tax advisor/tax lawyer with the official permission to provide tax advice to third party clients, autonomous substitution in tax legal matters in front of authorities and court. Senior tax specialist compares to a Manager Position in big Tax Consulting firms). Drives on execution of policies and ensures compliance with relevant laws. Prepares tax returns and filing documents for complex entities; reviews tax returns.- Corporate Function: Works on defining policies in his/her specific area of expertise. Coach / Knowledge Broker- Proactively shares knowledge expertise.- Shows outstanding learning agility, performs as trainer for topics with deep professional knowledge.- Collects relevant information from all resources to transfer knowledge across organizational boundaries, support organizational learning as knowledge broker.Innovation & Best Practice Creator- Regularly participates and organizes events in sharing best practices. Ambassador- Represents SAP to customers and external partners.- Represents Global Tax internally on specific cross-functional projects. Experience & Educational Requirements :Experience & Language Requirements - 5-8 years functional experience- Fluent in EnglishEducation - University degree or comparableProfessional Training & Certification - CTC/CPA or comparable or in preparationWe build breakthroughs together We win with inclusion SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.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: | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid. #J-18808-Ljbffr