SAP Tax Functional Consultant – SME

SAP Tax Functional Consultant – SME Location: Bangalore – Hybrid (3 days Work From Office) Experience: 10–15 Years Relevant Experience: 10+ Years CTC: Up to ₹25 LPA Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days Interview Rounds: 2 Work Mode: Hybrid Job Overview We are looking for an experienced SAP Tax Functional Consultant / SME to support global SAP Tax processes, tax compliance, statutory reporting, tax engine integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in SAP Tax , particularly statutory reporting, e-invoicing, and SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC) , along with good knowledge of SAP FI, MM, and SD integration. Key Responsibilities SAP Tax Functional Support - Provide functional support for global SAP Tax processes across SAP FI, MM, SD, and related finance applications. - Support statutory reporting, e-invoicing, SAP DRC, Intrastat, withholding tax, deferred tax , and other country-specific compliance requirements. - Configure and support SAP Tax functionality in SAP S/4HANA and/or ECC environments. - Analyze and support tax requirements across multiple geographies and regulatory environments. - Troubleshoot tax-related issues and provide effective functional solutions. Tax Engine & Integration - Support integration between SAP and external tax determination/compliance engines. - Work with tax determination flows involving IDOCs, XML, APIs, tax exceptions, and reconciliation processes . - Support integrations with platforms such as OneSource, Sovos, Deloitte Extractor, MasterSAF , or similar tax solutions. - Validate tax-related master data and ensure accurate tax determination across integrated systems. - Investigate interface failures and coordinate resolution of integration issues. Solution Delivery & Enhancement - Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable SAP Tax solutions. - Prepare functional specifications, process documentation, workflows, and implementation designs . - Support enhancements, projects, upgrades, testing, and production deployments. - Analyze existing SAP custom developments and recommend improvements. - Drive continuous improvement of SAP Tax processes and solutions. Transfer Pricing & Automation - Support implementation and enhancement of SAP Transfer Pricing solutions. - Contribute functional expertise to tax solution design and implementation. - Identify opportunities for tax process automation and operational efficiency. - Exposure to tools such as Alteryx for tax data extraction, reconciliation, and reporting will be an advantage. - Support emerging tax technology and automation initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with Tax, Finance, Procurement, O2C, P2P, VIM, Enterprise Architecture , and other business teams. - Act as a functional SME for SAP Tax-related production issues. - Provide guidance to business users, developers, process owners, and project teams. - Work effectively with global teams and external implementation partners. Mandatory Skills - 10+ years of relevant SAP Tax functional experience - Strong hands-on experience in SAP Tax - Experience supporting: - Statutory Reporting - E-Invoicing - SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC) - Strong knowledge of SAP FI, MM, and SD - Experience with SAP S/4HANA and/or ECC - Strong understanding of global tax compliance processes - Experience with tax determination and external tax engine integrations - Experience with platforms such as OneSource, Sovos, or similar tax engines - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills - Experience preparing functional specifications and process documentation - Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Skills - SAP Transfer Pricing implementation/support - Experience with Alteryx or similar ETL/data automation tools - Knowledge of e-invoicing standards such as PEPPOL, UBL, Factur-X - Experience with Deloitte Extractor, MasterSAF , or other tax compliance applications - Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA architecture and Clean Core principles - Exposure to AI-driven tax determination and emerging tax technologies - Experience with VIM and Concur - Knowledge of XML, APIs, and data integration - Experience working in global, multi-country SAP implementations - SAP Tax certification is an advantage Domain & Functional Knowledge Candidates should have a strong understanding of: - Global tax compliance - Statutory reporting - E-invoicing - Tax determination - Withholding tax - Intrastat - Deferred tax - SAP FI/MM/SD integration - Multi-country tax requirements - Tax data and reconciliation Candidate Requirements - 10–15 years of total experience - Minimum 10 years of relevant SAP Tax experience - Strong experience in SAP Tax functional support - Candidates must be based in Bangalore - Willingness to work 3 days from office - Immediate joiners to 15 days' notice preferred - Minimum 2 years of stability in an organization is preferred - Candidates with frequent job changes or offer-shopping history may not be considered - Excellent communication skills are mandatory Work Details Location: Bangalore Mode: Hybrid – 3 days Work From Office Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days Shift: General Working Hours Interview Process: 2 Rounds Important Candidate Information Shortlisted candidates may be contacted directly within 24–72 hours for interview coordination on screening telephonic call. Candidates should therefore be available for coordination and should provide 2–3 interview slots within the next 24–72 hours . For candidates who are immediate joiners or serving notice, the official notice period and confirmed Last Working Day (LWD) must be verified. Early joining availability should also be confirmed wherever applicable. Compensation: Up to ₹25 LPA, subject to experience, current CTC, skills, and internal compensation standards. Candidates should not be given any specific CTC commitment during the sourcing stage. Note: Only candidates meeting the mandatory SAP Tax requirements, particularly SAP Tax, Statutory Reporting, E-Invoicing, and DRC , should be considered.