Finance Associate in Sustainability Reporting Area

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What you'll do

• Your main focus areas will cover:
  • Analysis and implementation of existing and upcoming external national and international sustainability disclosure requirements such as CSRD/ESRS, EU Taxonomy, ISSB, SEC etc.
  • Support the readiness of SAP's external reporting processes for the upcoming changes in sustainability reporting.
  • Preparation of internal contributors and stakeholders for the new regulations.
  • Support the coordination and orchestration of yearly and quarterly sustainability disclosures and ensure timely and correct delivery of these disclosures.
  • Support the coordination with SAP’s auditor for sustainability disclosures.
  • Support the implementation of SAP sustainability solutions @SAP.

What you bring

• Required 1-2 years of professional experience in corporate accounting (e.g., providing accounting guidance, overseeing preparation and review of financial statements) - experience in Big 4 audit firm is a plus.
• University degree in Business Administration, preferably with a focus in accounting/auditing and other similar education (PhD is a plus).
• Basic knowledge of sustainability reporting regulations such as CSRD/ESRS, SASB, TCFD, ISSB.
• Good English level. Any other language will be of value.
• Technical affinity/interest, agile and digital mindset.
• Skills to identify risk, propose solutions, be innovative and proactive in a dynamic environment, as well as a resilient and strong team player in a virtual and international team.

About the team

You will be a member of the Sustainability Reporting area in the External Reporting & Accounting Technology team (belonging to the Corporate Financial Reporting department).

This area comprises two workstreams:

• • Standards & Regulations: ultimately responsibility for SAP’s corporate external reporting and its compliance with regulatory requirements (according to CSRD/ESRS, EU Taxonomy, ISSB and SEC standards) including engagement with SAP’s auditor.
  • Support Strategic Technology: engaging with SAP IT as well as Product Development to drive digital transformation at CFR in the area of sustainability.

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 391631  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Graduate  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.