Tax Manager

THE POSITION

• 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.

YOUR PROFILE

• 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

• 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.