Senior Tax Specialist (m/w/d) - Mergers & Acquisition Tax

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ABOUT SAP

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ABOUT THE TEAM

The M&A Tax Group is part of the Global Tax Team of the SAP Group. The evaluation of M&A tax strategies, the mitigation of tax risks in M&A contracts, as well as the post-acquisition legal integration process and tax planning strategies are key tasks of the M&A Tax Group. The Senior Tax Specialist M&A Tax will be dealing with complex tax matters within such task framework and will be reporting to the Head of M&A Tax. This position does not include personnel responsibilities. 

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

• Providing tax advice in the field of national and international M&A activities (e.g. acquisitions, divestitures, Joint Ventures) – including tax due diligence (’TDD’) support, initiation of measures for risk reduction and consideration of group tax accounting aspects
• Providing tax advice in the field of post-merger integration (‘PMI’) processes or SAP group-internal restructurings (including IP consolidation projects, business model changes etc.)
• PMI/Legal entity consolidation planning in conjunction with other SAP tax / finance functions and driving such projects for execution
• Internal and external contact for international tax projects and M&A activities at SAP (including coordination / managing of external tax advisors) – interface function to steer TDD and PMI follow-up activities appropriately within SAP
• Assistance regarding M&A transactions in the tax field audit cycle 
• Preparation of tax opinions for cross-border transactions in the field of M&A or tax planning activities
• Supporting SAP’s private equity / venture capital activities from an international tax perspective

YOUR PROFILE

Required skills

• Certified German Tax Advisor or comparable qualification 
• University degree (or comparable) in business studies
• A positive Team player with good interpersonal and high communication skills
• Experience/Specialization in international M&A tax matters
• Fluent in English and German
• Several years working experience in an international tax consulting firm or tax function of a multinational company with a focus on international M&A tax matters.

Preferred skills

• Familiarity with (group) tax accounting (IFRS/German GAAP)
• Experienced contributor to Corporate / M&A tax projects in an industrial environment
• Solid expertise in international taxation including transfer pricing and financing aspects
• Familiarity with business valuations around corporate restructuring projects
• Interested in innovation and technology (e.g. SAP solutions)

We understand that hardly anyone will meet all the requirements. Applications that don’t fully meet them are also warmly welcome.

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.  

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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 and more equitable world.
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Requisition ID: 408221  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time or Part Time, unlimited