Overview
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We are seeking an experienced SAP S / 4HANA Tax Functional Consultant with strong expertise in indirect tax configuration , global tax compliance , and SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (SAP DRC) to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the end-to-end implementation of SAP S / 4HANA, focusing on global tax requirement alignment, system configuration, and ensuring regulatory reporting capabilities are effectively deployed.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate global and local indirect tax regulations (VAT, GST, Sales & Use Tax, etc.) into functional and system design specifications.
- Identify country-specific e-invoicing and reporting mandates relevant to SAP DRC (e.g., SII, CFDI, SDI, KSeF, etc.).
- Assess integration points with external tax engines (e.g., Vertex, Thomson Reuters, Avalara) if applicable.
- Design SAP S / 4HANA Tax solution architecture including tax determination, condition techniques, jurisdictional logic, and reporting flows.
- Develop DRC architecture for e-invoicing, statutory reporting, and real-time compliance obligations in relevant countries.
- Support the configuration of tax-relevant structures including tax codes, tax procedure, tax reporting schemas, and business partner tax data.
- Configure tax settings in SAP S / 4HANA FI and SD / MM modules according to approved design.
- Set up SAP DRC framework : compliance scenarios, report definitions, mapping rules, submission processes.
- Coordinate with ABAP developers for custom enhancements, BADI implementations, or DRC-specific document transformations.
- Develop and execute unit tests, system integration tests (SIT), and support user acceptance testing (UAT) for all tax-relevant processes.
- Validate tax determination accuracy and compliance output across procurement, sales, and financial postings.
- Ensure SAP DRC configurations support automated and accurate generation of e-invoicing and regulatory reports.
- Validate master data migration for tax-relevant fields (e.g., customer / vendor tax data, material tax classifications).
- Support cutover planning for tax configurations and DRC go-live readiness checks.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Must-Have :5+ years of experience as an SAP Tax Functional Consultant.Minimum 1 end-to-end S / 4HANA implementation with direct tax configuration responsibilities.Strong knowledge of SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (SAP DRC).Experience with indirect tax types : VAT, GST, sales / use tax in multi-country environments.Hands-on experience with configuration in SAP FI, SD, and MM related to tax.Ability to interpret statutory requirements and translate them into SAP solutions.Preferred :Exposure to external tax engines and integration with SAP.Familiarity with country-specific mandates for electronic invoicing and real-time reporting.Experience working in Agile or hybrid implementation methodologies.Professional certifications (SAP S / 4HANA for Financial Accounting or similar).Soft Skills :Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Analytical and detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global project team.Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Strategy / Planning and Information TechnologyIndustries : Business Consulting and ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Accenture Southeast Asia. Get notified about new Tax Consultant jobs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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