Job Description
Indirect Tax Expert (f/m/x)

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?

You can look forward to these exciting tasks:

  • Act as a recognized subject-matter expert for VAT and other indirect taxes within the Group Tax function.
  • Independently assess and handle complex indirect tax issues, including cross-border supplies of goods and services, supply chain structures, and business transactions.
  • Provide ongoing advisory support to Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Sales, Procurement, and IT on indirect tax matters.
  • Ensure correct indirect tax treatment in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), including review of tax determination logic and master data.
  • Support and partly drive indirect tax compliance processes, including VAT returns, reconciliations, audits, and tax authority inquiries.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of group-wide tax policies, guidelines, and internal controls for indirect taxes.
  • Actively participate in business, restructuring, and transformation projects (e.g., new business models, system changes, ERP implementations) from an indirect tax perspective.
  • Coordinate and challenge external advisors and support local tax/finance teams on technical VAT questions.
  • Identify indirect tax risks and proactively propose pragmatic solutions to mitigate exposure.

 

This is what you bring to us:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or a related business field.
  • At least 3–5 years of professional experience in indirect taxes/VAT, preferably within a multinational group tax function or a reputable tax advisory firm.
  • Solid and practical knowledge of EU and international VAT law, including complex transactional and supply chain-related topics.
  • Good understanding of end-to-end business processes and their indirect tax implications.
  • Experience with ERP systems (ideally SAP) and indirect tax process design.
  • Highly experienced with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Fluent in English; German or additional languages are an advantage.

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:
Marta Charneca, People & Organization Lisboa, PT 

Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto.
We look forward to receiving your online application!

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Information at a Glance
Job area:  Finance & Controlling
Entry Level:  Professionals (3+ years)
Type of Contract:  Permanent
Req Id:  36172
Job Location: 

Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca
Edificio Visconde de Alvalade
Lisboa, Lisboa 1600-616
Portugal

Finance is more than just numbers and balance sheets. It is a key partner to all other business areas, supporting them in planning, managing, and optimizing business processes. The department's main focus is on analyzing, evaluating, and presenting financial performance. A passion for finance and teamwork is at the forefront, offering excellent development opportunities.

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