Tax Expert Franchise (m/f/d)

About the Position

Tax Expert Franchise (m/f/d)

Join SIXT's Franchise team in Lisbon as our new Tax Expert Franchise (m/f/d) and take ownership of all tax-related matters across our international franchise network. You'll work closely with franchise colleagues and external advisors to ensure tax compliance, review withholding tax certificates, and support our franchisees with complex tax questions. This role combines technical tax expertise with cross-functional coordination, making you the go-to expert for franchise tax matters across multiple countries. Does this resonate with you? Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of foreign withholding tax (WHT) certificates, reconciling them with franchise agreements
• Analyze tax reports prepared by external advisors for various franchise countries, assess our tax obligations, ensure compliance, and prepare summaries for franchise colleagues
• Handle tax-related contract reviews and identify opportunities to optimize fee structures and contract terms to minimize future tax obligations
• Coordinate internally with franchise colleagues and leadership, supporting negotiations with franchisees regarding WHT treatment, assisting with necessary corrections, and collecting required information
• Manage relationships with local tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions and coordinate with external advisors on registration obligations and country-specific requirements
• Oversee ongoing foreign VAT compliance, respond to tax audit inquiries, and monitor international tax developments while providing strategic recommendations on implications for the franchise network

Requirements

• Tax Expertise: At least 3 years of hands-on experience in international tax, with deep knowledge of withholding tax and VAT across multiple jurisdictions
• Technical Foundation: Proficient in Excel and ideally have experience with SAP, enabling you to analyze complex tax data efficiently
• Language Skills: Fluent English, with additional languages being a valuable plus
• Independent Mindset: Work proactively and autonomously, taking ownership of your deliverables while knowing when to escalate and collaborate
• Communication Skills: Confidently coordinate with senior franchise leadership, external/local advisors, and stakeholders across countries, translating complex tax matters into clear recommendations
• International Tax Law: Strong knowledge of cross-border tax regulations and thrive in navigating the complexity of diverse jurisdictions

We Offer

• The SIXT Lisbon Experience: Work in two of Lisbon's most exciting hubs - Factory Lisboa in Beato and ARTs Lisboa in Parque das Nações. Expect a fast-paced, international atmosphere where ideas flow freely, people genuinely look out for each other, and no two days feel quite the same
• Community & International Environment: Join a truly global workplace with colleagues from many nationalities. Regular team events, community activities, and inspiring talks with internal and external speakers make our Lisbon hubs more than just an office
• Flexibility & Modern Work Setup: Benefit from a hybrid working model with two office days per week and flexible working hours. Our modern offices are designed for collaboration while allowing you the flexibility to work in the way that suits you best
• AI at your fingertips: From day one, you'll have access to AI tools like Claude by Anthropic and SIXTgpt, SIXT's own AI platform, to supercharge your work. We invest in every team member's AI journey: encouraging experimentation, building knowledge, and making sure you're ahead of the curve
• Time Off & Wellbeing: Enjoy 28 vacation days per year, an additional day off on your birthday, one volunteer day annually, and private health insurance that also covers your spouse and children free of charge
• Everyday Benefits: Receive a yearly Coverflex allowance and a daily meal allowance to make life a little easier every day
• Employee Perks: Get exclusive rates on all SIXT services, with special discounts extended to your family and friends. Because great perks are even better when you can share them

About the Company

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!