Organization:
FIFA
Job:
Accountant Ticketing Finance
Location:
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (On-site)
Published:
14-03-2023
Deadline/Expiry date:
15-04-2023
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.We are now looking for a Accountant Ticketing Finance that is part of FIFA and supports us on our mission.These are your key tasks:
- Monitoring a high volume of ticketing sales and enabling accurate revenue reflection in the accounting and ticketing finance system
- Monitoring control processes and reconciling ticketing sales between FIFA ticketing systems and the external payment service provider (PSP)
- Maintaining the interface between the ticketing sales system and the accounting system and its individual tournament configurations
- Coordinating month-end and year-end closing tasks and associated reporting of the FIFA ticketing subsidiaries
- Ensuring that Ticketing Finance acts as a business partner to the commercial ticketing team and providing support for Finance-related matters
- Managing customer enquiries and processing ticketing refunds to customers
- Dealing with potential international GST/VAT tax returns
- Following industry trends and anticipating changes that affect FIFA Finance
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
- Very good understanding and knowledge of accounting and controlling principles
- Proven experience (one to three years) as an accountant
- Experience using SAP FI is an asset
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Fluent English, knowledge of German is an asset
- Very accurate way of working
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Positive and dynamic Team Player
- Willingness to cope with flexible working hours during sales phases
- Available to start work as early as possible
Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA-Strasse 20, 8044 Zurich
