Tax Compliance Specialist (Global Accounting, Reporting and Tax)

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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 currently in the process of 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.

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 versus local GAAPs.

Collaboration: 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 SAPs strategy to streamline processes improve efficiency and ensure accuracy and compliance.

Tackle Complexity: Provide expertise and solutions and dive into complex topics like transfer pricing global minimum tax hyperinflation M&As etc.

Role Requirements

Qualified tax advisor or qualified accountant with at least 4 to 6 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).

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 expectis 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 ...) This role is based at the ultra-modern Metronom office building directly above the Nove Butovice metro station. The location encompasses SAPs vision for the perfect work-life balance by featuring uniquely decorated relaxation rooms parents and kids room.

Benefit

Yearly bonuses sick days paid and sick leaves fully refunded contributions to the pension/ life insurance meal vouchers holidays 5 weeks educational courses coaching and mentoring opportunities free massage cafeteria plan free fitness studio generous shares program etc.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves.At SAPyou can bring out your best.

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Requisition ID: 431192 Work Area: Finance Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.