Job Description

This is us

At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and Ul design, managed services, product development, and software development.

This is the job

The Senior SAP FI/CO Functional Consultant will lead the financial architectural design and implementation of Global E-Invoicing and E-Taxation mandates across Middle Europe (MEU) and Middle East & Africa (MEA).

This role focuses on ensuring that financial accounting and controlling processes (S/4HANA Finance) are compliant with the multi-year digital tax roadmap, including ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) and regional real-time reporting requirements.

This is you

• 10+ years as an SAP FI/CO Consultant with at least three full-cycle implementations involving complex tax localization.

• Deep knowledge of G/L, AR/AP, Fixed Assets, and Bank Accounting.

• Proficiency in Overhead Cost Controlling and Product Costing.

• Hands-on experience with the Document and Reporting Compliance framework is desired.

• Expert-level understanding of EU VAT directives and national electronic reporting standards (e.g., XRechnung, KSeF).

• Experience with ZATCA (Saudi Arabia) Phase 2 and the UAE's upcoming E-Invoicing System (EES).

• Professional fluency in English; ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional global teams and stakeholders and act as a bridge between Tax/Legal departments and IT technical teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Finance and Controlling, or Business Administration.

Nice-to-have skills:

• SAP Certification in FI, CO, or S/4HANA Finance is a strong plus.

• Specialized certifications in SAP Tax Compliance or DRC are highly preferred.
  

This is your role

• Configure and support SAP FI/CO solutions in SAP ECC and S/4HANA to ensure compliance with local tax and e-invoicing regulations across MEU/MEA regions

• Implement country-specific requirements, including ZATCA e-invoicing, VAT reporting, Intrastat filings, and local billing/tax processes

• Manage integrations with EDICOM, government portals, EDI/IDoc, and external tax engines such as Vertex, Thomson Reuters, or Sovos

• Configure and support FI modules (G/L, AP, AR, FI-TX) and ensure accurate data flow into CO-PA and Cost Center Accounting

• Conduct gap analysis between global templates and local legal requirements, including design of custom RICEFW objects when needed

• Lead Unit, Integration, and UAT testing using tools such as INT4 and Tricentis Tosca

• Support data migration, audit readiness, SAF-T reporting, and Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC) compliance

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and regulatory compliance

At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others.