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

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