Custom Software Engineer - SAP FI S/4HANA Tax Specialist

Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.
Must have skills : SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary
As a Custom Software Engineer – SAP FI S/4HANA (Tax), you will design, build, and optimize global indirect tax solutions within the SAP finance ecosystem. You will play a key role in delivering VAT-compliant, EU (European Union)-focused tax configurations, supporting Global Next finance transformation initiatives, and driving seamless integration with External Tax Engines such as OneSource and OITD. In this role, you will collaborate with global finance, tax, and technical teams to ensure accurate tax determination, automation, reporting, and compliance across multiple regions. You will contribute to end-to-end tax data processes, S/4HANA deployments, and high-quality data migration outcomes for large-scale global programs.
Roles & Responsibilities
Tax Solution Design & Integration
Lead all tax and indirect tax–related activities for finance deployments in SAP S/4HANA.
Configure and optimize VAT, EU tax, and multi-region indirect tax scenarios.
Design and support Integration with External Tax Engines, including OneSource, OITD, and other global tax automation platforms.
Collaborate with Global Next program teams to align tax requirements with enterprise transformation initiatives.
Data Activities & Conversion
Drive tax data cleansing, enrichment, mapping, and validation for S/4HANA conversion.
Partner with central data governance, MDG, and finance teams to ensure compliance with global tax master data standards.
Support ETL processes, data migration cycles, and tax-specific data load preparation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with FBT finance teams, global tax stakeholders, and SAP CO/MM/SD integration experts to ensure accurate tax flows.
Coordinate tax design impacts with central program, architecture, and governance teams.
Testing & Deployment
Support SIT, UAT, and cutover activities focusing on VAT, EU regulations, and external tax engine connectivity.
Troubleshoot functional and data-related issues in tax determination, reporting, and postings.
Operational Excellence
Ensure tax processes comply with IFRS/GAAP and region-specific tax laws (e.g., EU VAT directives).
Maintain system stability by proactively addressing issues in S/4HANA tax configurations and data layers.
Document technical solutions, tax configurations, and interface designs.
Professional & Technical Skills
Must-Have Skills
Strong expertise in SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting, including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, and Profit Center/Cost Center Accounting.
Hands-on experience with S/4HANA Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and Fiori-based financial applications.
Deep understanding of global indirect tax, VAT, and EU taxation rules.
Proven experience with External Tax Engine Integration (e.g., OneSource, OITD).
Strong skills in SAP data migration (SAP Migration Cockpit, LSMW, BAPIs/IDocs, ETL).
Experience in SAP FI integration with MM, SD, CO, and third-party tax systems.
Excellent troubleshooting skills for SAP FI S/4HANA tax & data issues.
Familiarity with agile methodologies, DevOps, and the full SDLC.
Additional Information
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong knowledge of tax master data, transactional data, and tax governance processes.
Minimum 5+ years in SAP tax-related data migration within large-scale programs.
Minimum 7.5 years in SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting with exposure to global tax operations.
Experience working on global S/4HANA deployments involving multi-country VAT and EU regulatory requirements.
Role is based in Pune, with collaboration across global teams and partners.