Application Lead

Posted:
11/5/2025, 12:00:10 AM

Location(s):
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ⋅ Tamil Nadu, India

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Project Role : Application Lead
Project Role Description : Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills : SAP FI CO Finance
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled SAP FI Consultant with specialized expertise in Tax Automation, Indirect Tax (GST/VAT), and ERP Compliance Solutions. This role involves delivering end-to-end solutions in SAP FI (ECC and S/4HANA) while integrating advanced global tax technologies such as SAP Document & Reporting Compliance (DRC), Thomson Reuters OneSource, and EDICOM. The ideal candidate will combine deep functional finance expertise, technical tax automation experience, and ERP integration skills to help clients achieve global tax compliance, process efficiency, and digital transformation. Roles & Responsibilities: - Lead SAP FI configuration and implementation in ECC and S/4HANA covering GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and Management Accounting. - Design, implement, and support tax automation solutions integrated with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA). - Configure and maintain tax codes, tax procedures, and indirect tax logic (GST/VAT/Sales & Use/Excise) within SAP FI. - Integrate tax engines such as OneSource, EDICOM, and SAP DRC for seamless global tax compliance. - Implement e-invoicing and digital tax reporting (SAF-T, SII, PEPPOL, EU e-invoicing mandates, China e-invoicing, etc.). - Drive automation, process re-engineering, and workflow optimization across tax and finance processes to minimize manual intervention. - Collaborate with global finance and IT teams to ensure adherence to local tax laws and audit requirements. - Conduct workshops, requirements gathering, and solution design sessions with internal and external stakeholders. - Deliver comprehensive documentation, testing, training, and post-implementation support. Ensure compliance with country-specific indirect tax regimes. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in SAP FI CO Finance. - Strong understanding of financial reporting and analysis. - Experience with integration of SAP modules. - Ability to troubleshoot and resolve application issues effectively. - Familiarity with project management methodologies. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience in SAP FI CO Finance. - This position is based at our Chennai office. - A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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