Location: Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, or remote within Brazil)
Type: Full-time / Long-term Project
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SAP Brazil Localization Consultant to support a large-scale global SAP S/4HANA transformation program. The role focuses on adapting the global ERP template to Brazilian statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements while ensuring process harmonization and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze Brazilian statutory, tax, and accounting requirements and translate them into SAP S/4HANA design and configuration.
- Implement and support Brazil-specific processes including Nota Fiscal Eletrônica (NF-e), SPED, ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS, ISS, and withholding taxes.
- Work closely with global template teams and local business stakeholders (Finance, Tax, Compliance, Logistics) to align requirements.
- Lead localization configuration, testing (unit, integration, UAT), and issue resolution.
- Support statutory/fiscal reporting and integration with Brazilian e-invoicing/government compliance systems.
- Document localization processes, provide training, and ensure knowledge transfer to local teams.
- Stay up to date with Brazilian tax and regulatory changes to maintain ongoing compliance.
Qualifications
- 5–8+ years of SAP implementation/consulting experience, with a strong focus on Brazilian localization.
- Deep knowledge of Brazilian tax, accounting, and compliance processes and their impact on SAP.
- Hands-on experience with SAP FI/CO, Tax, and preferably SD/MM for logistics tax flows.
- Proven track record in large-scale ERP/SAP rollouts, especially global template deployments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Languages: Fluent Portuguese and English required.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with tax engines, SAP localization add-ons, and reporting accelerators.
- Industry experience in regulated sectors such as pharmaceuticals or healthcare.
- Background in change management, training, and supporting audits.