SAP RE-FX Consultant - Remote Freelance Part-Time — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This SAP RE-FX Consultant role is structured as a part-time freelance/contractor engagement (~2 days per week) with a primarily remote working model — an excellent fit for digital nomads who want a stable, ongoing client without full-time commitment.
Timezone considerations: The role involves German VAT compliance work (UStG regulations) and onsite workshops when required, strongly implying a Central European Time (CET/CEST) orientation. Nomads in nearby timezones — Lisbon (same/+1 hr), Bangkok (+6 hrs, manageable for a 2-day/week role), or Medellín (-5/-6 hrs, requiring early mornings) — should weigh overlap requirements carefully.
Visa considerations: Since no specific country restriction is mentioned, contractors can potentially work from anywhere. Popular options include:
- Portugal (Lisbon): Digital Nomad Visa available; CET proximity is ideal. Cost of living ~€1,800–2,500/month for a comfortable lifestyle.
- Thailand (Bangkok): LTR Visa or tourist visa with border runs; lower cost (~$1,000–1,500/month) but timezone gap requires flexibility.
- Colombia (Medellín): Digital nomad visa available; cost ~$1,200–1,800/month; significant timezone gap vs. Germany.
The part-time nature (2 days/week) means this pairs well with other contracts or projects, making it a great anchor client for a freelance nomad portfolio. No equipment stipend or coworking budget is mentioned.
Yopeso has been developing a diverse range of software products, from large-scale applications to smaller solutions, for 20 years. With a growing team of over 300 employees across five locations, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of growth, transparency, and professionalism.
At Yopeso, we value authenticity, curiosity, and ambition. These values drive us to build strong connections within our community and with our partners, ensuring trust, integrity, and transparency in all our business practices. We strive to maintain the highest professional standards and continuously challenge ourselves to develop high-quality, high-performance, and secure software solutions.
Our approach is rooted in efficient collaboration among passionate professionals working in agile teams. Guided by curiosity and ambition, we strive to create products that are meaningful and impactful, while remaining true to our authentic selves.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced SAP RE-FX Consultant with strong functional and configuration expertise in SAP Real Estate Management. You will support the project in designing, configuring, and optimizing real estate processes, with a particular focus on German VAT-related requirements. You will work closely with business stakeholders, process experts, and technical teams in an international project environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, configure, and implement SAP RE-FX solutions in line with business requirements
Configure and optimize Input Tax Distribution (§ 15 (4) UStG) in SAP RE-FX
Configure and support Input Tax Correction (§ 15a UStG), including the related processes and periodic runs
Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications
Support testing activities, including test case preparation, execution, and defect resolution
Advise stakeholders on best practices and compliance-relevant aspects of RE-FX processes
Prepare documentation, including functional specifications and configuration guides
Support workshops with business and process experts, onsite where required
Collaborate with technical teams on enhancements and interface requirements
Required Qualifications
Proven experience as an SAP RE-FX consultant, with strong functional and configuration knowledge in SAP Real Estate Management
Strong hands-on expertise in SAP RE-FX Input Tax Distribution (§ 15 (4) UStG)
Strong hands-on expertise in SAP RE-FX Input Tax Correction (§ 15a UStG)
Solid understanding of the integration of RE-FX with FI (e.g., FI-AA, FI-AP/AR) and related SAP modules
Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to engage business stakeholders, process experts, and technical teams
Ability to work independently and in a self-organized manner in a remote setup
Comfortable working in an international, cross-functional project environment
Nice to Have
Experience with Service Charge Settlement in SAP RE-FX
Experience with technical interfaces to/from external systems, such as Planon
Knowledge of German
What We Offer
Interesting project in an international environment
Flexible, primarily remote working model
Part-time engagement (approx. 2 days/week) with clear scope, freelance/contractor
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