Senior Accountant Fifa Women'S World Cup 2027Tm

FIFA27 will be established as the Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil, to work together with FIFA HQ in Zurich and globally, to deliver the biggest women's sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 ("FWWC2027").
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
Job Description
The position
The Senior Accountant will ensure the integrity of accounting and prepares accurate and timely financial statements and documents, in line with local GAAP and IFRS.
Responsible for month end close activities; responsible for performing balance sheet, revenue, expense, and payroll account reconciliations, as well as executing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
Assists with external audit, budgets and special projects as needed.
To manage, supervising and motivate a small team of Accountants and provide effective guidance and leadership.
Key responsibilities
Leading function in Month End and Year End closing activities.
Verifying and performing payments to suppliers & manage cash flow, and ensures all payments are properly approved prior payment.
To review transactions to assure accounting treatment is in accordance with IFRS and with internal accounting regulations.
To review general ledger accounts and makes necessary journal entries including posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals.
To prepare and record Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Fixed Assets entries by compiling and analysing account information.
To post payroll entries, to reconcile of social charges, bonus accrual and pay out.
To analyse and review company expenditures.
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
Assist with tax audits, and tax returns and consumption tax returns.
Lead, plan, assign and review staff's work.
Ensure compliance with IFRS and FIFA Accounting principles.
To provide necessary support for internal customers and external auditors.
To seek ways to improve upon accounting processes and procedures.
To assist the Head of Finance and the management on special requests.
Your profile
Degree in Accounting
Proven experience (4 years or more) as accounting supervisor and/or senior accountant
Experience in an international environment
Experience using/maintaining a financial ERP model (e.g.
SAP)
Experience in Event Finance of advantage
Experience in procurement of advantage
Good communication skills, ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written)
Very good sense for responsibility
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
Focus on accuracy and timeliness, attention to detail
Confidentiality
Right to work in Brazil
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
Based in Rio de Janeiro
About FIFA Women's World Cup 2027
The FIFA Women's World Cup is the greatest women's sporting event on the planet, showcasing the best players in the world on the biggest stage.
In 2027, history will be made as Brazil welcomes the tournament to South America for the first time ever.
This landmark event will unite the world through an unprecedented celebration of women's football, inspiring billions of fans across the globe.
As we prepare to host teams and supporters from every corner of the world, we're looking for passionate, talented individuals to be part of history and help deliver an unforgettable tournament.
Join us and play your role in making FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 a truly extraordinary experience that celebrates and elevates women's football.
Tagged as: Brazil, Fixed Term, Full Time, Limited, women's football
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