We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist SAP Architect with a focus on Direct Tax solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting, designing, and implementing tax solutions on the SAP S/4HANA platform. This role is a key part of our global Digital, Technology, and Innovation (DTI) team, guiding our transition from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. You will be responsible for ensuring our solutions align with international tax regulations, integrate seamlessly with other SAP modules, and drive business value for our tax professionals.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Solution Architecture: Architect, design, and configure SAP S/4HANA and Thomson Reuters Direct Tax solutions to meet business requirements and comply with local and international tax regulations.
- Module Integration: Ensure flawless integration of tax solutions with relevant SAP modules, including Finance (FI), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Materials Management (MM).
- Collaboration & Requirements: Partner with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical specifications, ensuring solutions align with business goals and leading practices.
- Agile Development: Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to deliver and maintain the S/4HANA ecosystem.
- Risk & Innovation: Conduct architectural reviews to identify risks and recommend mitigations. Develop innovative solutions using AI/ML to drive speed and value.
Qualifications
- A Master's degree with relevant SAP experience, or a Bachelor's degree with more experience, or a Diploma with extensive experience.
- Proven experience in implementing SAP S/4HANA and Thomson Reuters Determination, with a focus on direct tax solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of corporate income tax, operational transfer pricing, and state income taxation.
- Proficiency in SAP Advanced Intercompany, SAP Material Ledger, and optimized transfer pricing setup.
- Familiarity with SAP Document & Reporting Compliance and SAP Profitability and Performance Management is a plus.
- Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban).
- A CPA or SAP S/4HANA certification is preferred.
