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.
Joint the team and support us on our mission.
THE POSITION
These are your key tasks:
· In charge of dedicated FIFA Member Associations for all Financial Management & Financial Governance related matters
· Support on the annual central audit process (as per FIFA FORWARD regulations)
· Review of the audit reports and analysis provided by independent audit providers. Drafting and monitoring of tailor-made action plans for the Member Associations
· Preparing summary reports for FIFA’s (Governance) Audit and Compliance Committee
· Analysis of the financial audit reports, financial statements, identification of outcomes, possible non-compliance and identification of possible risks for the Member Associations and FIFA
· Missions on the field in the frame of capacity building (tailor-made support)
· Participation in tailor-made workshops for Member Associations
· Evaluation of FORWARD projects submitted by Member Associations and release of funds
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:
· Analytical skills
· Good organisation and administration skills
· Inter-cultural competence
· Reliability
· Judgement skills
· Efficiency
· Team player
· Ability to interact with different levels
· Bachelors degree or similar higher education in Finance/Audit/Accounting or Economics
· General awareness of International Football economy and business
· Capacity to provide analytical and financial analysis and reporting (Financial report analysis including Balance sheet, Lost and profit account, etc.)
· Data analytics experience an advantage
· 3-5 years of experience in audit or accounting/finance
· Working in an international and multicultural environment an advantage
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:
- 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.
- Continous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
- 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 FIFA
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 850 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami and Paris, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, Congo, Panama and Paraguay.
