Rakesh Yedavalli

About Rakesh Yedavalli

As a Tax Technologist, I offer a unique combination of technical expertise and knowledge of tax regulations to help companies optimize their tax compliance and reporting processes. My skills include proficiency in SAP S/4HANA systems, with a focus on automation and efficiency to streamline operations and reduce costs. I have a proven track record of ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and a deep understanding of the complexities of the tax landscape. I am also knowledgeable in the latest tax technologies and am always seeking new challenges and opportunities to help businesses improve their tax performance- As a seasoned Indirect Tax Technology Leader with expertise in SAP S/4 HANA systems, I bring a wealth of experience in managing and mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and driving strategic initiatives to optimize tax processes- As a thoughtful problem solver, I excel in analyzing complex tax issues and delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency- Certified in SAP Financial Management and well-versed in S/4HANA on-premise, private, and public cloud- Certified in OneSource Indirect Tax Determination, GlobalNext (SAP Integration for OneSource), Vertex® Indirect Tax O Series 9, and CFA (SAP Vertex Integration for VAT countries)- Technical skills include debugging ABAP code, understanding flow and stack, experience in developing advanced reports, enhancements and interfaces end to end along with a ABAP developer- Configuring Indirect taxes, and proficiency in US, Canada, and Europe tax configurations- Well-versed in system integration with tools such as VIM, Redwood Cronacle Scheduler, HighRadius, Concur, and OANDA- With expertise in SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC), I ensure seamless integration and automation of statutory reporting and compliance tasks, optimizing tax operational efficiency- Experience in E-invoicing for Latin American countries and understand the E-invoicing for VIDA and CTC mandates in EU countries. Capability to deliver the same using SAP DRC- Document reporting and compliance or third party compliance solutions like Sovos- Proficient in handling data formats such as JSON, XML, and CSV, with hands-on experience in integrating E-Invoicing and Tax Engines through SOAP and RESTful API calls.

Experience

1. Associate Director, Tax Technology

   KPMG

   Dec 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• Osmania University

  Graduation, Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  Post Graduation Diploma in Management, Accounting and Finance

• Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)

  Diploma in Tax Technology (DITT)

  2023 — 2024

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Sabrix
• Ale/Idoc
• Requirements Analysis
• Sap Implementation
• Financial Analysis
• Fscm
• Us Tax
• Functional Testing
• Sales & Use Tax
• Business Analysis
• Indirect Tax
• Onesource Indirect Determination
• Sap Erp
• Sap Tax Addon
• Management
• Financial Accounting
• Onesource
• Integration
• Sap Fi/Co Configuration
• Hp Quality Center
• Microsoft Office
• Retail
• Transaction Tax