India Tax, Legal & Statutory Lead – SAP S/4HANA Rollout Location: India Contract: 6 months initially, with potential for extension Project: Global SAP S/4HANA Rollout – Renewable Energy
Role Overview We are looking for an experienced India Tax, Legal & Statutory Lead to support a global SAP S/4HANA rollout within the renewable energy sector.
The role will be responsible for ensuring that Indian tax, legal and statutory requirements are correctly incorporated into the global S/4HANA template and India localisation. You will act as the bridge between Indian regulatory requirements, SAP solution design and the global implementation team.
Key Responsibilities
Own and coordinate India-specific tax, legal and statutory requirements across the S/4HANA programme.
Participate in fit-to-standard and fit-gap workshops and ensure India requirements are correctly reflected in the global template.
Translate Indian regulatory requirements into SAP functional requirements and specifications.
Review and validate SAP configuration and developments from an India compliance perspective.
Support key India localisation topics including:
GST and tax determination
E-invoicing and e-Way Bill
TDS/TCS and withholding tax
SAP DRC / ACR and statutory reporting
Customs and import-related requirements
Ind AS and local statutory reporting
Define and support SIT/UAT testing, data migration, cutover and hypercare activities related to India localisation and compliance.
Work closely with the global SAP team, system integrator, business stakeholders and external tax/legal advisors.
Provide guidance and sign-off on India compliance requirements and escalate relevant risks to the global programme.
Requirements
10–15 years of experience in Indian tax, legal and statutory matters.
Professional qualification such as CA, CS, CMA, LLB or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with at least one SAP S/4HANA or ECC implementation/rollout.
Strong knowledge of Indian GST, withholding tax, statutory reporting and SAP India localisation.
Practical experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance, DRC/ACR and tax-related processes.
Experience working within global SAP templates or multi-country rollouts.
Good understanding of SAP Activate, fit-to-standard, fit-gap, testing and go-live activities.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Renewable energy, power or infrastructure experience is highly desirable.
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India Tax, Legal & Statutory Lead – SAP S/4HANA Rollout
Location: India
Contract: 6 months initially, with potential for extension
Project: Global SAP S/4HANA Rollout – Renewable Energy
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