Global Franchise Tax Expert In Lisbon

Sixt; Viseu; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

28 vacation days

Private health insurance for family

AI tools access (Claude by Anthropic &

Job summary

SIXT is seeking a Tax Expert Franchise to own tax matters across our international franchise network, reporting to Franchise leadership. You will review withholding certificates, analyze VAT, and coordinate with external advisors to ensure compliance.

In this role you’ll leverage Excel and SAP, work with cross-functional teams across countries, and advise on contract terms to optimize tax outcomes. Fluent English is required, other languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in international tax including withholding tax and VAT across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of cross-border tax regulations and implications for a franchise network.
• Ability to analyze tax data and provide clear recommendations to non-tax stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review foreign withholding tax certificates and reconcile with franchise agreements.
• Analyze tax reports from external advisors for multiple franchise countries and assess tax obligations.
• Coordinate with franchise colleagues and leadership for WHT treatment and contract reviews to optimize fees and terms.
• Manage relationships with local tax advisors across jurisdictions and supervise VAT compliance.
• Monitor international tax developments and provide strategic recommendations for the franchise network.

Skills

Tax Expertise

Technical Foundation

Language Skills

Independent Mindset

Communication Skills

International Tax Law

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

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.

You conduct reviews of foreign withholding tax (WHT) certificates, reconciling them with franchise agreements You analyze tax reports prepared by external advisors for various franchise countries, assess our tax obligations, ensure compliance, and prepare summaries for franchise colleagues You handle tax-related contract reviews and identify opportunities to optimize fee structures and contract terms to minimize future tax obligations You coordinate internally with franchise colleagues and leadership, supporting negotiations with franchisees regarding WHT treatment, assisting with necessary corrections, and collecting required information You manage relationships with local tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions and coordinate with external advisors on registration obligations and country-specific requirements You 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

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

Tax Expertise

You bring at least 3 years of hands-on experience in international tax, with deep knowledge of withholding tax and VAT across multiple jurisdictions

Technical Foundation

You're proficient in Excel and ideally have experience with SAP, enabling you to analyze complex tax data efficiently

Language Skills

You speak fluent English, with additional languages being a valuable plus

Independent Mindset

You work proactively and autonomously, taking ownership of your deliverables while knowing when to escal and collaborate

Communication Skills

You confidently coordinate with senior franchise leadership, external/local advisors, and stakeholders across countries, translating complex tax matters into clear recommendations

International Tax Law

You possess strong knowledge of cross-border tax regulations and thrive in navigating the complexity of diverse jurisdictions

WHAT WE OFFER

The SIXT Lisbon Experience

Two of Lisbon's most exciting hubs — Factory Lisboa in Beato and ARTs Lisboa in Parque das Nações — are where you'll find your new home base. 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 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 us:

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.