Job Description

Location

London

Country

England

Form of employment

B2B

Experience level

Senior

Responsibilities

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Legal and Tax Advisory for SAP Rollout

+ Advise project teams on legal and financial regulations relevant to SAP implementation in the UK and Ireland.

Documentation of Legal and Financial Requirements

+ Prepare a comprehensive and up-to-date list of UK/Irish SAP legal and tax requirements to support the rollout phase.

Gap Analysis Between Global Template and Local Laws

+ Identify discrepancies between the global SAP template and local statutory or fiscal compliance obligations.

Support for Legal Customizing Decisions

+ Provide expert advice on local SAP configuration options to meet legal standards, without performing hands-on implementation.

Advisory on UK/Ireland Regulatory Compliance

+ Guide HQ and project teams in aligning SAP processes with UK and Irish legal frameworks, including VAT, invoicing, and statutory reporting.

Remote Legal Consulting Across Project Lifecycle

+ Deliver remote legal consulting support throughout the project, ensuring timely responses to evolving legal questions.

Review and Clarification of Legal Requirements List

+ Audit and complete the existing list of legal and tax requirements, resolving stakeholder queries before workshops and design sessions.

Stakeholder Communication and Clarification

+ Facilitate clear and consistent communication between project stakeholders and local legal advisors on SAP-relevant topics.

Support for System Configuration Clarifications

+ Assist functional and IT teams in understanding which legal requirements require customizing in SAP.

Preparation for Legal Compliance Workshops

+ Prepare legal content and documentation needed for system design workshops and validation meetings.

Knowledge Transfer to Central Project Team

+ Provide legal and financial knowledge transfer to HQ experts and global project resources responsible for the SAP rollout.

Optional Support During Customizing

+ Offer consultative input during SAP system customizing when required to align with jurisdiction-specific obligations.

Risk Identification in Legal Configuration

+ Highlight legal or tax compliance risks arising from incomplete or misaligned SAP configurations during project design.

Requirements

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Expertise in SAP S/4HANA Financial Modules

+ Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, with a focus on Financial Accounting (FI) and tax-relevant functionality.

Proficiency in Local Tax Configuration

+ Familiarity with SAP configuration related to VAT, accounting standards, and statutory reporting for the UK and Ireland.

Strong Understanding of UK/Irish Tax Regulations

+ Thorough knowledge of local fiscal rules, including VAT handling, e-invoicing, and regulatory frameworks applicable in SAP.

Experience with Electronic Reporting Standards

+ Understanding of requirements such as e-invoicing, Spesometro, Esterometro, and Intrastat within the SAP environment.

SAP Localization Project Experience

+ Proven track record in adapting global SAP templates to meet local legal and fiscal requirements during rollout projects.

Legal Requirement Analysis Skills

+ Ability to analyze complex local regulations and translate them into actionable SAP system needs.

Advisory Role in SAP System Design

+ Capability to advise implementation teams on how to configure SAP to remain compliant with regional financial and tax laws.

Accuracy in Regulatory Interpretation

+ Skilled in interpreting national and EU directives relevant to SAP and ensuring legal compliance in system behavior.

Functional-Technical Liaison Expertise

+ Ability to work effectively with both functional and technical teams to ensure correct interpretation and implementation of legal settings.

Localization Risk Awareness

+ Awareness of risks linked to improper localization and ability to guide teams in mitigation strategies through SAP design.

Documentation and Requirement Traceability

+ Skilled in documenting legal requirements and mapping them to SAP functionalities in a traceable and auditable manner.

Familiarity with SAP Reporting Tools

+ Experience working with SAP reporting and compliance tools relevant to legal disclosures and statutory filings.

Collaboration in International Rollouts

+ Ability to operate effectively within international project environments, supporting global teams with local expertise.

Excellent English Communication Skills

+ Strong command of English for clear and accurate communication with cross-border stakeholders and project members.

What we offer

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B2B Contract

+ Employment based on a B2B contract

Stable and Dynamic International Firm

+ Opportunity to work in a stable, dynamically developing international company.

Engaging Projects and Latest IT

+ Chance to participate in interesting projects and work with the latest information technologies

Competitive Rates

+ Attractive remuneration rates offered

Renowned International Projects

+ Involvement in the most prestigious international projects

Multisport and Private Medical Care

+ Multisport and Private Medical Care

Nice to have

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Experience with SAP S/4HANA Greenfield Implementations

+ Familiarity with designing and advising on SAP S/4HANA systems from the ground up, including localization during initial deployment phases.

Experience with SAP S/4HANA Brownfield Migrations

+ Understanding of system transformation projects involving the adaptation of existing SAP environments to S/4HANA, with a focus on legal compliance.