The Role
Manage FIFA’s Swiss and international tax compliance, reporting, audits, tax authority inquiries, tournament tax operations, CbCr reporting, transfer pricing, tax planning, forecasts, and regulatory implementation. The role coordinates external advisors, supports tax risk monitoring, develops tax policies and guidance, and improves global tax processes. It requires extensive corporate and international tax experience, strong project management, analytical capabilities, and a relevant professional qualification preferred.
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:
Core Tax Compliance and Reporting
Core Tax Compliance and Reporting
- Prepare FIFA's annual Swiss tax calculation.
- Review FIFA's Swiss tax return prepared by external advisors.
- Oversee and review FIFA's international tax compliance obligations.
- Lead the preparation and filing of Country-by-Country (CbCr) reporting together with the support of external advisors.
- Support the withholding tax documentation process.
- Prepare and maintain the Group tax compliance calendar.
- Support and/or lead tax filings, responses to tax authority inquiries, and tax audits.
- Support the Internal Audit function in assessing and monitoring tax risks.
Tournament Tax Operations & Compliance
- Support the Tax team in assessing tax obligations arising in connection with international tournaments and events.
- Support the tax implementation in tournament host jurisdictions.
- Assist in the preparation of tax handbooks, guidance materials, and communications for key stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain tools used to calculate, monitor and report tax obligations arising from payments.
- Coordinate the collection, validation, and reporting of information required in tournament host jurisdictions.
- Oversee tax compliance obligations for key stakeholders in collaboration with external advisors.
- Support transfer pricing compliance and related intercompany matters.
Group tax strategy and tax planning
- Support and/ or lead the analysis of new tax legislation and regulatory developments, assess their impact on FIFA and Group entities, define resulting obligations, and support implementation across the Finance function globally.
- Support the calculation of group effective tax rates and the preparation of tax forecasts.
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and implementation of Group tax policies.
- Support the identification and implementation of tax optimization opportunities aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and drive improvements in tax compliance processes, reporting, and documentation.
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:
- 6-8 years of experience in corporate taxation, international tax, or tax advisory roles.
- Experience overseeing international tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience supporting tax audits, tax authority inquiries, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Strong project management skills
- Demonstrated experience working with external tax advisors and managing tax-related projects.
- Experience with transfer pricing, Country-by-Country (CbCr) reporting, and international tax frameworks is highly desirable.
- University degree or equivalent higher education in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field.
- Professional tax qualification (e.g. Swiss Tax Expert, Chartered Tax Adviser, Certified Tax Adviser, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
- Fluent in English. Proficiency in any other FIFA language (French, Spanish, or German) is an asset.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and exercise sound professional judgement.
- Experience with tax reporting, tax compliance, and financial reporting systems.
- Strong data analysis and modelling capabilities.
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
- 6–8 years of experience in corporate taxation, international tax, or tax advisory roles
- Experience overseeing international tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience supporting tax audits, tax authority inquiries, and regulatory reporting requirements
- Strong project management skills
- Experience working with external tax advisors and managing tax-related projects
- Experience with transfer pricing, Country-by-Country reporting, and international tax frameworks
- University degree or equivalent higher education in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field
- Professional tax qualification such as Swiss Tax Expert, Chartered Tax Adviser, Certified Tax Adviser, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in French, Spanish, or German
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and exercise sound professional judgment
- Experience with tax reporting, tax compliance, and financial reporting systems
- Strong data analysis and modeling capabilities
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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.
