SAP S/4HANA Indirect Tax Implementation Associate Consultant

IntroductionA career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.Your Role And ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking for an SAP S/4HANA Indirect Tax Implementation Associate Consultant to join our growing team. This role requires a unique blend of deep indirect tax expertise, SAP technical knowledge, and consulting acumen. You will work on tax workstreams on complex S/4HANA implementations, bridging the gap between tax compliance requirements and system configuration.Key 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.This job can be performed from anywhere in the US.Required Technical And Professional ExpertiseMinimum 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)Technical Skills 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)Tax Knowledge 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 processesSoft Skills 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 relationshipsPreferred Technical And Professional ExperienceSAP 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