We are seeking an experienced Vertex SAP Tax Consultant with 4 - 10 years of experience in implementing, configuring, and supporting Vertex tax solutions integrated with SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA environments. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in indirect tax automation, tax determination processes, SAP integration, and Vertex tax engines.

The consultant will be responsible for implementing and supporting Vertex tax solutions that automate complex indirect tax calculations including Sales Tax, Use Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), and other transaction-based taxes. The role requires close collaboration with finance, tax, SAP functional teams, and business stakeholders to ensure tax compliance, process optimization, and seamless integration across enterprise systems. The candidate should have hands-on experience with Vertex SAP Interface Components and be capable of supporting tax automation across Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) business processes.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Vertex Tax Solution Implementation :

- Participate in end-to-end Vertex implementation and integration projects.

- Gather business requirements related to indirect taxation and translate them into Vertex solutions.

- Configure Vertex tax determination rules, tax categories, tax jurisdictions, and tax calculation processes.

- Implement tax automation solutions for domestic and international business transactions.

- Support tax compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements across multiple countries and jurisdictions.

2. SAP Integration & Tax Automation :

- Integrate Vertex solutions with SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA systems.

- Configure and maintain Vertex SAP Interface Components (VSIC).

- Ensure accurate tax determination during sales, procurement, billing, invoicing, and financial transactions.

- Design and support interfaces between SAP modules and Vertex tax engines.

- Support tax calculation and reporting requirements within enterprise business processes.

3. Order-to-Cash (O2C) Process Support :

- Configure and support tax determination for :

1. Sales Orders

2. Deliveries

3. Billing Documents

4. Customer Invoices

5. Credit/Debit Memos

- Ensure proper tax calculation during customer transactions.

- Analyze and resolve tax-related issues impacting sales and revenue processes.

4. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Support :

- Configure and support tax determination for :

1. Purchase Requisitions

2. Purchase Orders

3. Goods Receipts

4. Vendor Invoices

5. Procurement Transactions

- Ensure compliance with indirect tax regulations during procurement activities.

- Support tax automation within purchasing and accounts payable processes.

5. Indirect Tax Management :

- Configure and manage :

1. Sales Tax

2. Use Tax

3. VAT (Value Added Tax)

4. GST (Goods and Services Tax)

5. Excise Taxes (where applicable)

6. Cross-Border Taxation

- Support global tax compliance requirements.

- Assist tax teams in responding to audits and compliance reviews.

- Ensure accurate tax reporting and documentation.

6. SAP Functional Collaboration :

- Work closely with SAP functional consultants across :

1. SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)

2. SAP MM (Materials Management)

3. SAP FI (Financial Accounting)

4. SAP CO (Controlling)

5. SAP S/4HANA Finance

- Analyze tax-related business requirements and design integrated solutions.

- Support business process improvements and automation initiatives.

7. Testing & Quality Assurance :

- Develop functional specifications and configuration documentation.

- Prepare test cases and perform unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.

- Validate tax calculations across various business scenarios.

- Support production deployments and post-go-live stabilization activities.

8. Support & Troubleshooting :

- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 production support for Vertex and SAP tax integration issues.

- Troubleshoot tax determination errors and interface failures.

- Analyze root causes and implement corrective actions.

- Support change requests, enhancements, and tax rule updates.

9. Compliance & Regulatory Support :

- Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on business processes.

- Implement configuration changes to maintain regulatory compliance.

- Support audit readiness and documentation requirements.

- Ensure tax calculation accuracy across multiple jurisdictions and business units.

Required Technical Skills :

1. Vertex Technologies :

- Vertex Tax Solutions

- Vertex O Series

- Vertex SAP Interface Component (VSIC)

- Vertex Tax Configuration

- Tax Determination Rules

- Tax Jurisdiction Management

- Tax Automation Solutions

2. SAP Technologies :

- SAP ERP

- SAP ECC

- SAP S/4HANA

- SAP SD

- SAP MM

- SAP FI

- SAP CO

3. Tax Domain Expertise :

- Sales Tax

- Use Tax

- VAT

- GST

- Indirect Taxation

- Tax Compliance

- Tax Reporting

- Multi-Country Taxation

- Cross-Border Taxation

4. Integration Skills :

- SAP-Vertex Integration

- Interface Monitoring

- Data Mapping

- Web Services

- APIs

- Middleware Integration

Required Qualifications :

- 4 - 10 years of experience in SAP and tax automation solutions.

- Hands-on experience implementing or supporting Vertex tax solutions.

- Strong knowledge of indirect tax processes and compliance requirements.

- Experience integrating Vertex with SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA.

- Experience supporting O2C and P2P tax determination processes.

- Strong understanding of SAP SD, MM, and FI business processes.

- Experience with Vertex SAP Interface Component (VSIC).

- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Vertex Certification.

- SAP S/4HANA experience.

- Experience supporting global tax implementations.

- Exposure to multinational tax compliance requirements.

- Knowledge of SAP CPI, PI/PO, or middleware technologies.

- Experience with tax audits and compliance reporting.

Educational Qualification :

- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

- Professional certifications in Vertex, SAP, Taxation, or Finance will be an added advantage.