Tax Compliance Senior Specialist

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 Local Reporting and Tax Compliance (LRTC) Organization is responsible for the preparation of local financial statements, tax returns and tax accounting for SAP subsidiaries worldwide. The LRTC organization belongs to the CFO Board area and is directly assigned to the Chief Accounting Officer within Global Accounting, Reporting and Tax (GAR&T). The LRTC organization is expanding 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 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, engage in cross‑functional projects, contribute to automation initiatives, and gain exposure to complex topics. Responsibilities Prepare Tax Returns or coordinate Tax Returns preparation with external suppliers: 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 account maintenance and reconciliation, in compliance with IAS 12. Prepare Financial Statements: follow IFRS and other GAAPs, ensuring identification of differences between IFRS and local GAAPs. Collaboration: work 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 the 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. Tackle Complexity: provide solutions and explore complex topics like transfer pricing, global minimum tax, hyperinflation, M&A, etc. Technical Analysis: research and prepare technical memorandums to address scenarios supporting the rationale for the tax and accounting treatments at the subsidiary level. Role Requirements Qualified tax advisor or qualified accountant with at least 4 to 8 years of hands‑on experience in preparing tax returns and/or financial statements. Ability 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) is 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.” What you can expect Professional onboarding, exciting career progression, a diverse work environment providing growth opportunities, learning & development possibilities, and an international business network for you to leverage. Interesting non‑work related activities (volunteering, charity, sport events, etc.). This role is based at the ultra‑modern Metronom office building directly above the Nove Butovice metro station, featuring uniquely decorated relaxation rooms, parents' and kids' rooms. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr