Global Tax Manager — International Compliance & Strategy

Fédération Internationale de Football Association; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and fitness

Home office allowance

Language courses

Continuous learning

Pension

Relocation assistance

Sustainability program

Vacation

Volunteering

Job summary

FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, is seeking a Tax Manager to lead core tax compliance and reporting, including Swiss tax calculations and international tax obligations. The role collaborates with external advisors and supports tax audits, transfer pricing, and tournament-related tax issues.

You bring 6-8 years of corporate tax experience, strong project management, and fluency in English. A university degree in a relevant field and professional tax qualification are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in corporate taxation or international tax
• Experience overseeing international tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience supporting tax audits and regulatory reporting requirements
• Strong project management skills
• Experience working with external tax advisors and managing tax-related projects
• Experience with transfer pricing and Country-by-Country reporting is desirable
• University degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Economics or Law
• Professional tax qualification preferred
• Fluent in English; knowledge of FIFA languages is a plus
• Ability to work independently with sound judgement

Responsibilities

• 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 reporting with 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.
• Assist in tax handbooks, guidance materials, and communications for stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain tools to calculate, monitor and report tax obligations arising from payments.
• Coordinate collection, validation, and reporting in tournament host jurisdictions.
• Oversee tax compliance obligations for key stakeholders with external advisors.
• Support transfer pricing compliance and related intercompany matters.

Skills

Fluent English

Independent worker

Data analysis

Project management

External advisor coordination

Education

University degree in Taxation/Accounting/Finance/Economics/Law

Professional tax qualification

Job description

FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, is seeking a Tax Manager to lead core tax compliance and reporting, including Swiss tax calculations and international tax obligations. The role collaborates with external advisors and supports tax audits, transfer pricing, and tournament-related tax issues.

You bring 6-8 years of corporate tax experience, strong project management, and fluency in English. A university degree in a relevant field and professional tax qualification are highly preferred.