The Role
Prepare FIFA’s annual consolidated financial statements under IFRS, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and notes. Produce monthly consolidated reporting and quarterly forecasts for management planning and analysis. Support IFRS projects, complex accounting transactions, audits, reconciliations, financial analyses, and management reporting while ensuring financial information is accurate and reliable.
Summary Generated by Built In
As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
THE POSITION
These are your key tasks:
- Preparing FIFA’s annual consolidated financial statement including balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow statement and notes in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards
- Preparing a monthly consolidated financial reporting and quarterly financial forecast to allow management to make decisions in a timely manner and for the purpose of planning, analysis and benchmarking
- Supporting IFRS-related projects and complex accounting transactions, and corresponding financial audit questions of FIFA’s consolidated financial statement
- Preparing financial analyses, reconciliations, and management reports to support strategic decision-making and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
YOUR PROFILE
We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
- Minimum 4 years experiences in an organisation within the finance consolidation/reporting department or a finance consultancy/audit company
- Proven records in consolidation and IFRS, ideally within a multicultural organisation or IFRS desk review experience within an international audit company
- University degree in business administration and a higher education within Finance & Accounting, preferably with experience as Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Pragmatic/solution oriented
- Team-oriented
- Self-motivated
- Critical judgement
- Discreet/ honest
- Integral business understanding
- Innovative, efficient and very communicative
- Strong identification with FIFA’s ideals and philosophy
PERKS & BENEFITS
The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
- Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
- Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
- Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
- Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
- Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
- Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
- Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
- Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
- Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.
About
We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami, Paris and Rabat, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.
Skills Required
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a finance consolidation or reporting department, finance consultancy, or audit company
- Proven experience in financial consolidation and IFRS
- University degree in business administration
- Higher education in Finance and Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant CPA experience
- Experience in a multicultural organization or IFRS desk review experience within an international audit company
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The Company
What We Do
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the international governing body for association football, futsal, and beach soccer. It is responsible for organizing major international tournaments, such as the World Cup, and works to grow the game globally, promote inclusivity, and advocate for integrity and fair play. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, it oversees 211 national associations and invests in football development worldwide to ensure the sport remains accessible and beneficial to all.
