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Senior Accountant Ticketing Finance

FIFA • 💯 Vollzeit • Zürich, Kanton Zürich, Schweiz • vor 5d

Senior Accountant Ticketing Finance

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Zurich

Reporting To: patricia kuehn

Description

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.

THE POSITION

Starting in August 2026 and Reporting to the Team Lead Ticketing Finance, you support the Ticketing division in all Finance-related matters and ensures the integrity of ticketing accounting, enables the correct handling of ticket sales and all related services, and prepares accurate and timely financial statements and documents, in line with IFRS. Responsible for month end close activities; responsible for performing balance sheet, ticketing revenue, expense account reconciliations, as well as executing accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.

These are your key tasks:

Oversee and monitor high-volume ticketing sales to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition across the ticketing finance and accounting systems.
Monitor internal control processes, including the reconciliation of ticketing sales and related financial data.
Maintain and manage the interface between the ticketing sales system and the accounting system, including configuration and setup for individual tournaments.
Coordinate and lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation and review of financial reports for FIFA Ticketing subsidiaries.
Review general ledger accounts and prepare, review, and post journal entries, including monthly, quarterly, and annual accruals and adjustments.
Act as a finance business partner to the Ticketing team, providing financial guidance, analysis, and support on ticketing-related matters.
Manage customer-related financial enquiries and oversee the processing of ticketing refunds in accordance with policies and controls.
Analyse market, regulatory, and legal conditions in host countries during the tournament project-planning phase to assess financial and accounting implications.
Manage and coordinate international GST/VAT compliance requirements, including preparation and submission of relevant tax returns where applicable.
Assist with external and internal audit and special projects.

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:

Degree as Chartered Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management, Federal Diploma of Higher Education.
At least five years' professional experience in financial accounting in similar positions within international environments.
Proficient in Excel/ Word / PowerPoint.
Proficiency in SAP FI
Very good understanding and knowledge of accounting and controlling principles.
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Responsible personality with high self-initiative.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Positive and dynamic Team Player.
Willingness to cope with flexible working hours during sales phases

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:

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.

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