Senior Tax Compliance Specialist

Overview Senior Tax Compliance Specialist (Global Accounting, Reporting and Tax) – 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. You1 find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. Whats 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. The LRTC organization belongs to the CFO Board area, and it is directly assigned to the Chief Accounting Officer of SAP within Global Accounting, Reporting and Tax (GAR&T). We are 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 not only prepare financial statements, tax returns and tax accounting, but you will also 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. About the role details: You will engage in cross-functional projects, contribute to automation initiatives, and gain exposure to complex topics in IFRS, local GAAPs and tax law as you manage local reporting and tax compliance for multiple entities. 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. Collaboration: Engage with internal and external stakeholders including CFOs, Local Chief Accountants, Local Tax Managers, Treasury, Controlling, internal and external auditors, Government and Tax Authorities. Continuous Improvement: Support automation and standardisation of tax returns and financial statement preparation in line with SAPs strategy to streamline processes, improve efficiency and ensure accuracy and compliance. Tackle Complexity: Provide expertise and solutions on complex topics like transfer pricing, global minimum tax, hyperinflation, M&As, etc. Technical Analysis: Research and prepare technical memorandums to address scenarios supporting the rationale for tax and accounting treatments at 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. Able to articulate viewpoints with excellent communication skills. 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). Equality & Accessibility SAP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation or assistance to navigate our website or complete your application, please email Recruiting Operations Team. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Compensation & AI Disclosure Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes in pay transparency and provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the role. The targeted combined range for this position is -, with actual offers determined by education, skills, experience, scope, location, and performance. For benefits and eligibility requirements, please refer to SAP North America Benefits. 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. 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