SAP DRC

[Insert location e.g., Mumbai / India / Remote / Hybrid]

Role Summary

• The Senior Manager SAP DRC will lead the implementation, maintenance and optimisation of the SAP Document & Reporting Compliance (SAP DRC) / digital compliance / e-invoicing solutions within the organisation. You will drive compliance with regulatory mandates (local & global), ensure seamless integration of e-invoicing & e-reporting within SAP landscapes (ECC & S/4HANA), collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Tax, IT, Audit) and steer process optimisation, technology adoption and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of SAP DRC / digital compliance / e-invoicing / e-reporting solutions across the organisation (SAP ECC and S/4HANA). EY Careers+2Apna+2
• Work with Finance, Tax, IT, Audit and other key functions to understand regulatory requirements (local & global), ensure solution meets compliance needs, and stay abreast of changes in e-invoicing, e-reporting and digital tax mandates. Apna+1
• Design and configure SAP DRC modules and integrate with relevant SAP modules (FI, SD, MM) and external bolt-on solutions (e.g., Edicom, Pagero, Sovos, Vertex). EY Careers+1
• Conduct workshops with stakeholders to capture business requirements, identify gaps, design blueprint and configuration for DRC/e-invoicing. Apna
• Manage and optimise process flows for e-invoicing, electronic document submission, compliance monitoring, reconciliation and reporting. EY Careers+1
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure solution updates, coordinate with Tax / Legal teams and ensure correct system configuration and documentation. EY Careers
• Drive continuous improvement: automate, streamline invoicing / reporting processes, reduce manual interventions, improve accuracy and efficiency. Apna
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior team members or consultants working on DRC projects; manage internal/external resources and vendors.
• Manage risks, issue resolution, escalations and ensure minimal disruption to business operations related to invoicing/compliance.
• Prepare and maintain documentation: process flows, configuration guides, testing scripts, training materials, compliance manuals. EY Careers
• Provide training and support to end-users, ensure knowledge transfer and effective adoption of new processes and systems.
• Contribute to business development or pre-sales (for consulting/outsourcing firms) by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, engaging clients. (If applicable) EY Careers

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology or related field.
• Extensive experience (typically 10-14+ years) in SAP domain in functional/technical roles (e.g., FI, SD, MM) with strong exposure to DRC / e-invoicing / e-reporting. EY Careers+1
• Proven track-record of multiple full-cycle SAP DRC / e-invoicing / digital-compliance projects across SAP ECC and S/4HANA. EY Careers
• Strong configuration experience in SAP S/4HANA (DRC), integration experience (SAP BTP, cloud/on-premises), and experience with third-party bolt-on solutions. Apna
• Sound knowledge of indirect & direct tax compliance, e-invoicing legislation, regulatory reporting requirements across geographies. EY Careers
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, leadership and team-management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, global environment, engage with cross-functional teams and manage multiple work-streams.
• Certifications (SAP, tax technology, project management) preferred.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with tax-engine solutions or digital tax authority interfaces (e.g., Sovos, Vertex, Edicom, Pagero). EY Careers
• Pre-sales, business development experience (especially for consulting firms) to assist in growth of service practice. EY Careers
• Agile / Scrum working experience, strong understanding of data analytics, orchestration of large programs.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and the ability to align technical compliance solutions with business/finance objectives
• Change-agent: able to drive process/procedure changes, promote automation and continuous improvement
• Leadership: ability to mentor juniors, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, vendor management
• Communication & influence: articulate technical compliance issues to business stakeholders and senior management
• Results-oriented: delivery mindset, ability to manage timelines, budgets, risks
• Attention to detail, regulatory mindset, integrity and high ethical standards

Performance Metrics (examples)

• On-time delivery of DRC/e-invoicing rollout projects
• Number of regulatory compliance issues/deficiencies reported post-implementation
• Accuracy and timeliness of e-invoicing/e-reporting submissions
• Process efficiency improvements (e.g., reduction in manual interventions/errors)
• Stakeholder satisfaction (Finance, Tax, Audit)
• Cost savings / automation benefits realised

Reporting Structure & Team

• Reports to: Head of SAP/Finance Technology or Director Digital Compliance
• Direct Reports: Senior consultants, consultants, external vendors/partners (if applicable)
• Cross-functional working with Finance, Tax, IT, Audit, Legal, External Service Providers