Software Engineer - SAP Finance & Tax technology

Job Description

Maersk is achieving an unprecedented transformation in the growth of our businesses, rethinking the way we engage with customers and partners, and how the world’s trade flows across our global network. We are offering you a unique opportunity to help shape that journey and the future organization. In this Job role, you will work as a functional engineer E invoicing SAP S4 solutions for all Tax regulatory projects across Maersk in global finance and tax transformation program that will set the direction of the future SAP S4HANA based Finance solution for this large global organization.

Maersk is on multi-year program to revamp its technology and digital solutions footprint and as part of new strategy, SAP will act as the ‘digital core’ for company’s finance and tax processes enabled by SAP’s latest cloud and S4HANA offerings. SAP engineering team owns solution template, design, configuration, development, testing and deployment of the SAP solution in Maersk Ocean & Logistics. We are hiring SAP engineers in order to achieve the ambition of design, developed and supported by Maersk.

Maersk is operating in more than 130 countries across the world and with rapidly and constantly changing business and technology environment, SAP Tax Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the vision and implementation of Finance and Tax solutions for Maersk group.

We Offer:

In this role, you will be part of the Maersk Technology team working with lines of business such as Ocean, logistics. You will be exposed to a wide and challenging range of business issues through regular engagement with key stakeholders across the world. In addition, being a part of Maersk will offer you the opportunity for career development in a global organization. Maersk is a highly international and inspiring environment with an attractive value proposition for its employees. The environment is dynamic with focus on high performance, results, and respect for our employees.

As a company, we are committed to growing our people. We will provide you with opportunities that broaden your knowledge and strengthen your professional & technical skills.

• We operate in a fast-paced environment utilizing modern technologies
• We value customer outcomes and are passionate about using technology to solve problems
• We are a diverse team with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures
• We offer the freedom, and responsibility, to shape the setup and the processes we use in our community
• We support continuous learning, including through trainings, conferences, workshops, and meetups

Job Requirement

An SAP TAX FI Engineer specializing in E-Invoicing, SAF-T (Standard Audit File for Tax), and ITX (Indirect Tax) Derivation plays a critical role in configuring and optimizing tax processes within the Financial Accounting (FI) module of SAP. This ensures tax compliance across jurisdictions, automates invoicing and reporting, and integrates tax engines and authority interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• E-Invoicing: Configure e-invoicing solutions (SAP Document Compliance, Peppol, CFDI) for automated invoice submission, ensuring compliance with country mandates (e.g., GST, EU VAT) and integrating with tax engine ONESOURCE.
• SAF-T Reporting: Configure and automate SAF-T for various jurisdictions, ensuring accurate and timely tax submissions in line with local regulations.
• Indirect Tax Derivation (ITX): Configure VAT, GST, and withholding tax rules within SAP for accurate tax calculation. Maintain tax jurisdiction codes and integrate indirect tax engines to minimize manual errors.
• Cross-Module Integration: Ensure smooth integration between SAP FI, MM, and SD, working with SAP VIM and OpenText for seamless tax validation in PTP and OTC cycles.
• Tax Authority Integration: Develop interfaces for submitting tax reports and e-invoices to local tax authorities, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• DevOps Environment: Candidate has to work in DevOps work environment
• Automation & Process Optimization: Automate tax calculations, invoice validation, and compliance checks, streamlining workflows for improved efficiency.
• Audit & Compliance: Maintain audit trails and ensure compliance with evolving tax laws, particularly for e-invoicing and SAF-T reporting.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct tests, address tax-related issues, and troubleshoot invoicing or submission discrepancies.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work with cross-functional teams and external consultants to ensure accurate interpretation of tax regulations.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Taxation, Finance, or Business Administration (optional but beneficial).

SAP Certifications (Preferred):

• SAP FI certification
• SAP Document Compliance certifications related to e-invoicing would be a plus

Experience:

• 5–8 years in SAP, with 3-5 years focused on tax processes in the FI module (e.g., e-invoicing, SAF-T, ITX derivation).
• E-Invoicing: Hands-on experience configuring solutions like SAP Document Compliance, Peppol, and integrating with tax engine ONESOURCE
• SAF-T Reporting: Experience with SAF-T configuration, automation, and compliance across various jurisdictions.
• Indirect Tax (ITX) Derivation: Expertise in VAT, GST, and withholding taxes, with experience in tax determination rules and indirect tax engine integration.
• Cross-Module Integration: Experience working in Integration with SAP MM, and SD modules
• Tax Authority Integration & Compliance: Experience with real-time submissions to tax authorities and managing tax-related queries.
• Automation & Process Optimization: Proven track record of automating tax processes and optimizing workflows for better compliance and efficiency.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in e-invoicing, SAF-T reporting, and ITX derivation.
• Strong knowledge of SAP FI, integration with MM/SD modules, and third-party tax engines.
• Experience in tax authority integration, real-time submissions, and tax compliance management.
• Ability to automate tax workflows for improved accuracy and efficiency.

This profile ensures expertise in managing SAP tax processes with a focus on global compliance and optimization.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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