Senior Tax Specialist - SAP Israel

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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The International Tax Team is part of SAP’s Global Tax Function and is responsible for managing tax-related matters across different regions in EMEA/MEE, APAC and LATAM.

The Direct Tax Team of EMEA/MEE is looking for a Senior Tax Specialist with focus for Israel.

Within the EMEA/MEE region we established a functional set-up, which consists of a Direct Tax & Deal Support Team and an Indirect Tax Team. As part of the Direct Tax Team, you will be part of a cross-functional collaborative working approach.

You will gain detailed local and regional tax and business knowledge by working closely with your colleagues in a hybrid work environment.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

The Senior Tax Specialist will be responsible for managing/supporting any Direct Tax topics in the EMEA/MEE region, especially with focus on Israel:

Ensure that the legal entities meet internal and external compliance requirements (Corporate Income Tax, Tax Accounting, Withholding Tax, Transfer Pricing)
Actively manage and provide support in tax audits and litigations as well as Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs)
Manage relationships tax authorities, auditors and external tax advisors ensuring effective communication and collaboration, incl. managing of external budgets
Collaborate with Global Tax Team members to identify, plan, and execute opportunities for tax planning and tax optimization
Manage and ensure proper implementation of tax law changes, incl. the coordination with IT and key business stakeholders
Transformation of manual compliance in automated processes and identify process improvements on local and regional level
Provide guidance and support to other departments on tax-related matters, including tax implications of business decisions and transactions ensuring a high level of “customer” satisfaction and building good business relations with key stakeholder

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Required skills

University degree (or equivalent) in tax, business studies, economics, finance, or a related field
Strong communication skills and a positive team player with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively across countries and departments
Strong knowledge of Israeli tax regulations
Strong preference to work in technical/software-driven processes (SAP ERP)
Ability to manage tasks effectively, prioritize deadlines, and communicate progress across teams
Proficient in English and Hebrew (both written and spoken)

Preferred skills

Accounting knowledge and expertise (IFRS/local GAAP)
A CPA, qualified Tax Advisor or similar certification with focus on taxation is a plus
Basic understanding of international taxation, including transfer pricing would be advantageous

WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years working experience in a tax-related role within an international environment, either in a tax consulting firm or within the tax or accounting function of a multinational company

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Requisition ID: 415513 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.