Digital Functional Engineer

Role overview

Digital Functional Engineer at Signify Innovation Labs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, IT, and external partners to ensure seamless tax automation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Vertex tax solutions integrated with SAP S/4HANA across global business units.
• Provide subject matter expertise on indirect tax, transaction tax, and global tax determination logic.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for Vertex implementations, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and post-go-live support.
• Analyze and optimize existing tax processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Stay current with global tax regulations and Vertex product updates to ensure ongoing system alignment.
• Support internal audits and external tax reporting requirements through system enhancements and data integrity initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience with Vertex tax solutions (e.g., Vertex O Series, Vertex Cloud).
• Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly in the areas of tax configuration, SD/MM integration, and financial postings.
• Proven experience in global tax environments, preferably within multinational corporations.
• Solid understanding of indirect tax processes, including VAT, GST, and sales/use tax.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPA, SAP FI/CO) are a plus.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Experience with SAP Tax Service, SAP Localization Hub, or other tax engines.
• Familiarity with cloud-based tax solutions and API integrations.
• Project management experience (Agile or Waterfall methodologies).
• Multilingual capabilities or experience working in diverse cultural environments.
• Everything we’ll do for you.
• You can grow a lasting career here.
• We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you.
• We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way.
• We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people.
• We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas.
• With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
• Come join us, and together we can light up the future.

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore [Karnātaka] [India]

About the employer

• About Signify.

Additional role details

• Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting.
• Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
• At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals.
• Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
• Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.
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