SAP consultant - tax integration

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial/manufacturing organization is seeking a qualified candidate for a position focused on tax compliance and organizational design. The role requires a business degree and significant experience in finance and SAP, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in finance with strong knowledge of taxes and IT systems.
• Experience in change management and managing diverse user groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop tax core model and organizational structures.
• Create and document detailed end-to-end tax processes.
• Manage system enhancements and user training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Coaching abilities

Leadership qualities

Education

Business degree

Tools

SAP

ERP familiarity

Job description

About Our Client

The organization has a strong global presence, renowned for producing high-quality products and maintaining a solid market position over the years.

Job Description

1. Identify and analyze future needs, legal requirements, and design organizational structures, processes, and SAP solutions to develop a Tax Core Model that complies with legal and business needs.
2. Manage major evolution requests by creating and presenting Gap Sheets to the Arbitration Committee.
3. Contribute to process design, organize data, and analyze alternative solutions based on new tax regulations and system optimization.
4. Collaborate with other domains and BPOs to design integrated tax flows.
5. Create and document detailed end-to-end tax processes.
6. Define procedures for periodic integrity verification of tax processes linked with SD/MM processes.
7. Perform tax tests to validate system functionality during new processes, upgrades, and rollouts.
8. Conduct Gap Analysis Workshops to identify local tax or business gaps and design compliant solutions with the Core Team.
9. Promote the Tax Organizational Core Model by analyzing organizational impacts and helping local management develop mitigation action plans.
10. Define organizational restrictions for functional business roles and maintain the user role matrix in line with internal controls.
11. Develop training plans and train key users on new declarations and VAT algorithms.
12. Develop test plans, execute cycle tests, assist in UAT, analyze defects, and adapt the Cutover Plan for data migration.
13. Create and maintain tax process documentation and global organizational master data, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
14. Support the rollout of e-learning programs, organize training sessions, and onboard new users.
15. Manage system enhancements by following up on progress, testing, and releasing updates, and gathering feedback from tax managers.
16. Identify system misuse issues, define action plans, and improve data accuracy and deadlines.
17. Design organizational restrictions, manage access requests, and organize periodic role and authorization reviews.

The Successful Applicant

A business degree with 5-10 years of experience in finance, with a strong interest in IT systems, solid knowledge of taxes, finance, and SAP. ERP familiarity is a plus. The candidate should have strong analytical skills, coaching abilities, leadership qualities, and experience in change management. Ability to adapt to changing business rules, tax regulations, and organizational needs is essential. Skilled in managing diverse user groups, entities, and processes, with the ability to prioritize and reconcile requirements.

What's on Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a large, reputed industrial/manufacturing organization
• A supportive and professional work environment
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development

We encourage all suitable candidates to apply for this rewarding role in a leading industrial/manufacturing organization.