Tax Manager

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.

These are your key tasks:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Department: Finance

Location: Zurich

We work hard  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.

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:

• 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
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  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…