Tax Consultant

Seargin; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seargin is seeking an experienced SAP FICO Tax Consultant to design, implement, and optimize indirect tax processes within SAP S/4HANA for Germany and the EU. The role focuses on VAT/GST, real-time tax determination, and seamless cross-module integration with SD, MM, and FI.

You will collaborate with business and IT to translate tax laws into SAP solutions, lead comprehensive testing, and support e-invoicing and SAF-T requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP FICO implementation experience, including at least 2 full lifecycle implementations.
• Strong FI/CO integration with SD/MM.
• Germany/EU VAT/GST indirect tax expertise.
• Experience with tax engines ONESOURCE or Sovos is an advantage.
• ABAP debugging for troubleshooting complex tax calculations and interfaces.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; good German is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated tax determination logic in SAP S/4HANA using condition techniques and business requirements.
• Integrate tax processes across SAP SD, MM, and FI to ensure consistent tax treatment.
• Configure and maintain interfaces with external tax engines, such as ONESOURCE or Sovos, for real-time tax rate calculations.
• Support digital reporting and statutory requirements, including real-time reporting, SAF-T, and electronic invoicing processes.
• Translate tax legislation and business requirements into functional specifications and SAP solutions.
• Bridge business and IT to ensure tax requirements are understood, designed, and implemented.
• Lead end-to-end testing: Unit, SIT, and UAT.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex tax issues, including incorrect calculations and high-volume processing.
• Support e-invoicing processes and resolve government-portal submission issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant end-to-end finance and supply-chain processes.

Skills

SAP FICO

SAP S/4HANA

VAT/GST

ABAP debugging

SD/MM Integration

ONESOURCE or Sovos

Fluent English

German language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Business/Finance

Tools

SAP DRC

ERP systems

Job description

As a dynamic multinational tech company operating in 50 countries, we drive innovation and create projects that shape the future and greatly enhance the quality of life. You will find our solutions supporting advanced AI initiatives, financial analytics, and enterprise-scale digital transformation across global organisations.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced SAP FICO Tax Consultant to support the design, implementation, and optimization of tax-related processes within SAP S/4HANA. The role focuses on indirect taxation, statutory requirements, cross-module integration, and the implementation of automated tax determination solutions across Germany and other EU countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated tax determination logic in SAP S/4HANA using condition techniques and business requirements.
• Integrate tax processes across SAP SD, MM, and FI to ensure consistent and accurate tax treatment throughout the supply chain.
• Configure and maintain interfaces with external tax engines, such as ONESOURCE or Sovos, supporting real-time tax rate calculations.
• Support digital reporting and statutory requirements, including real-time reporting, SAF-T, and electronic invoicing processes.
• Translate tax legislation and business requirements into clear functional specifications and SAP solutions.
• Act as a bridge between business and IT, ensuring tax requirements are correctly understood, designed, and implemented.
• Lead end-to-end testing activities, including Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex tax issues, including incorrect tax calculations, integration failures, and high-volume transaction processing problems.
• Support e-invoicing processes, investigating and resolving issues related to invoice submission and communication with government platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant and efficient end-to-end finance and supply-chain processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of SAP FICO implementation experience, including at least 2 full lifecycle implementations.
• Strong experience with SAP FI and CO integration with SD/MM.
• Candidates with 6–7 years of experience may also be considered if they demonstrate strong end-to-end SAP process knowledge and cross-functional integration expertise.
• Strong SAP FICO knowledge with a focus on Tax and Statutory requirements in Germany and EU countries.
• Expert knowledge of SAP Indirect Tax, particularly VAT/GST.
• Experience with SAP DRC (Document and Reporting Compliance) is preferred.
• Experience with tax engines such as ONESOURCE or Sovos is an advantage.
• ABAP debugging skills for troubleshooting complex tax calculation and interface issues are preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Good command of German is preferred.

Key Technologies & Areas

• SAP S/4HANA | SAP FICO | FI/CO | SD/MM Integration | VAT/GST | Indirect Tax | SAP DRC | E-Invoicing | SAF-T | Tax Engines | ABAP Debugging | German & EU Tax Regulations

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To learn more about Seargin, please visit our web page: www.seargin.com