Senior/Lead SAP FI Tax Consultant

Notice Period : Maximum 30 days

Position Overview :

We are looking for an experienced SAP FI Tax Lead / Senior Consultant to drive tax design, implementation, and compliance across complex enterprise financial systems. In this role, you will lead end-to-end tax solutions (Direct and Indirect), integrate complex global and regional tax compliance rules into SAP S/4HANA, conduct gap analyses, and partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Tax Architecture & Implementation :

- Design and deploy end-to-end SAP FI-Tax solutions (including GST, VAT, TCS/TDS, and Withholding Tax configurations) to ensure full compliance with regional and global statutory requirements.

2. Complex Tax Integrations :

- Lead tax integration projects by collaborating with business process owners to translate intricate tax laws into scalable, automated SAP system workflows.

3. Audit & Process Optimization :

- Conduct comprehensive gap analyses and system audits to identify optimization opportunities, keeping tax reporting efficient, streamlined, and error-free for the finance department.

4. Team Mentorship & Growth :

- Mentor junior consultants and cross-functional team members by providing technical guidance on SAP best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

5. Stakeholder Management :

- Manage executive stakeholder expectations during large-scale deployments by providing clear, data-driven insights into tax impact, operational risks, and system performance.

Required Skillset & Qualifications :

1. Core Functional Expertise :

- Deep expertise in configuring SAP FI/CO modules with a specialized focus on Direct and Indirect Tax, including hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA tax engines and localization tools.

2. Tax Compliance Knowledge :

- Strong practical understanding of statutory tax laws (GST, Withholding Tax, e-Invoicing, e-Way bill integrations, VAT compliance).

3. Communication & Advisory :

- Proven ability to articulate complex technical tax concepts clearly to non-technical financial leaders and stakeholders.

4. Problem Solving & Analytics :

- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot critical tax posting/determination issues under pressure while maintaining data integrity.

5. Leadership & Execution :

- Exceptional project management and leadership skills, with a proven track record of guiding teams through high-stakes digital transformations.

6. Education :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or CA/ICWA certification (SAP FI/CO certifications are highly preferred).

7. Work Preference :

- High professional commitment suited for a full-time, high-performance, on-site environment in Gandhinagar.

Skills

SAP FI, SAP Tax, S/4 HANA, Tax Engines, SAP GST, SAP Integration, SAP CO