Senior Fleet Accountant (m/f/d)

Job description

Our rental fleet is at the heart of SIXT, and its accounting is one of our most critical core processes. As Senior Fleet Accountant, based in our Lisbon office, you take on functional ownership of Rental Fleet accounting processes across the SIXT Group. You work at the intersection of Accounting, IT and the business, shaping how fleet accounting evolves through standardization, automation, data analytics and digital transformation. YOUR ROLE AT SIXT You take end-to-end functional ownership of fleet accounting processes, from vehicle acquisition and depreciation through transfer, impairment and disposal. You ensure consistent, compliant and high-quality accounting in line with SIXT Group accounting policies and applicable accounting standards. You support month-end and year-end closing activities, oversee relevant reconciliations and balance sheet reviews, and investigate differences between operational fleet data, source systems and the general ledger. You define and maintain accounting guidelines, process documentation and internal controls for fleet accounting, ensuring transparency, auditability and consistent application across entities. You work closely with Vehicle Purchasing, Remarketing, Fleet Controlling, local accounting teams and other stakeholders to align processes, resolve complex accounting questions and support sound business decisions. You represent Fleet Accounting in vehicle-related transformation projects, including the migration from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA. You translate accounting requirements into future processes, controls and system specifications, support testing and help ensure successful implementation. You continuously develop, standardize and optimize fleet accounting processes across entities, using data analytics, automation and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, scalability and data quality. You bring together Accounting, business and technology stakeholders, drive decisions and support the consistent implementation of agreed standards and target processes across entities. YOUR SKILLS MATTER Accounting Expertise You have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a comparable field, or an equivalent professional qualification, combined with several years of relevant hands-on accounting experience. Experience in fleet accounting, fixed assets, asset-intensive businesses or an international corporate environment is an advantage. Systems & Data You have hands-on experience with SAP FI, Asset Accounting or comparable ERP environments is highly desirable. Exposure to SAP S/4HANA transformation projects is an advantage. You are comfortable working with large datasets; knowledge of SQL and data-analysis environments such as Amazon Athena or Amazon Redshift is beneficial. Analytical Mindset​​​​​​​ You work in a structured, curious and solution-oriented manner. You are able to identify root causes, challenge existing processes and translate complex accounting requirements into practical and scalable solutions. Collaboration & Communication You can explain complex topics clearly and work effectively with stakeholders across functions, entities and countries. You are comfortable driving alignment and influencing decisions without relying on formal authority. Languages Fluency in English is essential. Additional languages, particularly German or French, are an advantage. 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 €4.3 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 360,000 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 100 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!