BPE ERP Deployment (Indirect Tax)

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group in the Philippines is seeking a Business Process Expert ERP Deployment focused on Indirect Taxes to lead A2R activities within SAP deployment projects. You will work across Finance and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tax handling and seamless rollouts.

The ideal candidate holds a university degree in accounting, 4+ years in finance, and hands-on SAP FI experience with tax engines; strong analytical skills and fluent English are essential, with travel about 15% per year.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting; preferably combined with tax.
• 4+ years of experience in finance/accounting/controlling, preferably indirect taxes.
• Operative knowledge in SAP FI accounts receivable & payable and tax engines is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to review data and mitigate risks.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills; intercultural competence is a plus.

Responsibilities

• As Business Process Expert ERP Deployment within Indirect Taxes, perform indirect tax-related operative activities for A2R in ERP deployment projects.
• Support cross-functional project members with A2R expertise and create documentation and instructions; assist fixing issues.
• Coordinate and plan day-to-day project activities like SAP-template setup and rollouts in alignment with the ERP deployment project manager.
• Collaborate closely with the Finance organization and teams such as IT, O2C, I2P to ensure smooth processes.
• Leverage expertise to continuously improve processes toward standardization and harmonization for higher efficiency.

Skills

SAP FI

ONESOURCE

VERTEX

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Intercultural competence

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

SAP FI

SAP FICO

Job description

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Your Role:

• As Business Process Expert ERP Deployment within the area of Indirect Taxes, you perform all indirect tax-related operative activities for A2R processes in ERP deployment projects as required.
• You will support cross-functional project members with A2R expertise and create documentation and instructions as well as support fixing identified issues.
• In addition, and in close alignment with the respective ERP deployment project manager, you coordinate and plan all day-to-day project activities like in SAP-template set-up and subsequent rollouts.
• The position is part of the Finance organization; however, you will closely collaborate with other teams (like IT, O2C, I2P, etc.).
• Associated with your role, you leverage your expertise to continuously improve processes towards standardization and harmonization to further increase efficiency.

Who You Are:

• University degree in accounting; preferably in combination with tax
• 4+ years of meaningful work experience in finance/accounting/controlling processes; preferably related to indirect taxes (e.g. VAT, GST, Sales tax); operative knowledge in SAP - module FI accounts receivable & payable and in tax engines like standard SAP conditioning, ONESOURCE or VERTEX is a plus
• Proven track of record in supporting projects (implementation, process & data migration testing) ideally in full life cycle of SAP module FI and of a tax engine
• Deep understanding of operational indirect tax-, VAT-aspects and their legal requirements given by country tax authorities is a plus
• Expertise in SAP-module FI is an advantage
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to review and interpret data, detect problems and determine best solution and preventative measures to mitigate future risks
• Strong team-player and goal oriented with experiences in international work environment supplemented by intercultural competencies
• Excellent English communication (oral and written) and presentation skills; other languages (like German, French, etc.) would be an asset
• Flexibility & willingness for regular business trips – around 15% per year

What we offer:

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