Working Student (f/m/d) - Tax & Accounting AI-driven Strategy & Transformation

Job Description

We help the world run better

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you'll build

As a Working Student – Tax & Accounting AI-driven Strategy & Transformation (f/m/d), you will:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI agents and intelligent automation solutions across SAP’s accounting, reporting, and tax processes
• Proactively identify opportunities where AI, machine learning, and generative AI technologies can drive automation, efficiency, and strategic value
• Collaborate with GAR&T team members, Finance Process Managers, and IT teams to translate business requirements into AI solution concepts and prototypes
• Support the development and integration of AI-powered tools on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), including leveraging services such as SAP AI Core, SAP Build, and Joule
• Assist in evaluating, testing, and iterating on AI agents and automation workflows through user acceptance testing (UAT) and end-to-end (E2E) validation
• Contribute to building a scalable AI transformation strategy and roadmap for SAP’s Global Accounting, Reporting, and Tax function, including documentation of use cases, architectures, and best practices
• Help foster an AI-first mindset within the GAR&T function by supporting knowledge sharing, upskilling initiatives, and demos of AI capabilities to non-technical stakeholders

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), or a related technical field
• Strong foundational knowledge of AI, machine learning, large language models (LLMs), and natural language processing (NLP)
• Hands-on experience or demonstrated ability in building AI agents, chatbots, or intelligent automation workflows (e.g. using LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, OpenAI API, or similar frameworks)
• Proficiency in Python and experience with relevant AI/ML libraries and tools
• Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is a strong plus, including familiarity with SAP AI Core, SAP Build Process Automation, or SAP Integration Suite
• Familiarity with SAP ERP systems (e.g. S/4HANA, FI/CO modules) is advantageous
• Understanding of API design, cloud architectures, and modern software development practices (e.g. version control with Git, CI/CD basics)
• Ability to translate business problems into technical solution approaches and communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills — an innovative "solution builder" rather than a "problem definer"
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to explore emerging AI technologies and their application in enterprise finance contexts
• Team player with strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Fluency in English is essential
• Working from the office in Walldorf or St. Leon-Rot is required regularly

Where you belong

Join SAP’s Global Accounting, Reporting & Tax (GAR&T) organization within the Tax & Accounting Intelligence team — at the forefront of AI-driven transformation. Our mission: Reimagine tax and accounting processes through artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, and cutting-edge SAP technology, building a smarter, more agile, future-ready GAR&T organization.

As a Working Student – Tax & Accounting AI-driven Strategy and Transformation (f/m/d), you will actively contribute to SAP’s AI-driven digital transformation by designing, building, and deploying intelligent agents and AI-powered solutions that automate and optimize tax and accounting processes end-to-end — contributing directly to SAP’s strategic AI transformation.

Your set of application documents should contain a cover letter, a resume in table form, school leaving certificates, certificate of enrollment, current university transcript of records, copies of any academic degrees already earned, and if available, references from former employers (including internships). Please also describe your experience and skills in foreign languages and computer programs / programming languages.

This is a SAP global, strategic, paid working student position that provides students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.

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Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 452380 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Part Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid