Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IBM Consulting is focused on building long-term client relationships and collaborating worldwide. They are seeking an SAP S/4HANA Indirect Tax Implementation Associate Consultant to work on tax workstreams for complex S/4HANA implementations, bridging tax compliance requirements with system configuration.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with indirect tax implementation workstreams on large-scale SAP S/4HANA projects from design through go-live
- Configure and optimize indirect tax functionality across SAP FI, SD, and MM modules
- Collaborate in design and implement tax determination solutions, including integration with third-party tax engines (Vertex, OneSource, Avalara, etc.)
- Analyze complex indirect tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions and translate them into system specifications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including tax professionals, SAP technical consultants, and client stakeholders
- Collaborate in problem-solve among diverse stakeholder groups with competing priorities
- Collaborate in fit-gap analyses and recommend best practice solutions for indirect tax processes
- Research and independently develop understanding of indirect tax regulations across various countries
Skills
- Minimum 1 year of consulting experience with at least two end-to-end SAP implementations (design to go-live)
- Exposure to tax business user with strong background in indirect tax and accounting processes
- Exposure to SAP user with working knowledge of FI, SD, and MM modules
- Exposure working with tax engines (Vertex, Avalara, SAP Tax Service, or similar)
- Basic to intermediate understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture and indirect tax functionality
- Exposure to Vertex products and implementations
- Knowledge of tax determination procedures and configuration in SAP
- Exposure to tax engine integration and middleware solutions
- Understanding of master data requirements for tax compliance (customer/vendor records, material master, tax codes)
- Understanding of indirect tax regulations (VAT, GST, sales tax, use tax, etc.) and practical application for at least one country
- Ability to research and quickly understand indirect tax regulations in new jurisdictions
- Grasp of tax accounting principles and their impact on business processes
- Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to drive consensus
- Outstanding communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work collaboratively in large, matrixed project environments
- Client-facing consulting skills with proven ability to build relationships
- SAP certification in relevant modules (FI, SD, or MM)
- Certified implementer for at least one tax engine (Vertex, OneSource, etc.)
- Experience with S/4HANA migrations from ECC
- Knowledge of country-specific tax solutions (CIN for India, Brazil tax, EU VAT, etc.)
- Experience with Agile/SAP Activate methodology
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field
Company Overview
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Armonk, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.ibm.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
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