Audit & Advisory Manager
Infos sur l'emploi
- Date de publication :21 janvier 2025
- Taux d'activité :100%
- Type de contrat :Durée indéterminée
- Langue :anglais (Courant), allemand (Intermédiaire), français (Intermédiaire), espagnol (Intermédiaire)
- Lieu de travail :Zürich
Audit & Advisory Manager
Department: Audit & Advisory
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Zurich
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.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
THE POSITION
FIFA is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced professional to join our team as an Audit & Advisory Manager. The successful candidate will be based in Zurich, Switzerland, and will play a crucial role in leading and managing internal audit engagements and providing strategic advisory services to internal clients. The position requires a combination of technical expertise and the ability to provide valuable insights for the overall business success.
These are your key tasks:
These are your key tasks:
- Assisting the Director of Compliance, Audit, Risk & Advisory and other team members in the development and execution of risk-based audit and advisory projects, including FIFA-specific reviews.
- Conducting internal audits of financial, operational, compliance, and information technology (IT)-related risk areas, including in-depth understanding of various business processes, developing the audit scope, developing and executing sample testing, analysing results, and communicating recommendations for improvement.
- Conducting kick-off and closing meetings with the business units and senior management to convey the significance of audit or advisory related observations, conclude on findings and suggest value added recommendations.
- Performing walkthroughs, documenting processes and testing design/operating effectiveness of internal controls.
- Planning and performing advisory services, which aim to improve various internal processes at FIFA and to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and business growth opportunities.
- Producing formal audit and advisory reports to communicate results and observations to management in a comprehensive and understandable manner.
- Independently managing follow-up of open audit observations and facilitating agreement with business process owners to ensure timely closure of action plans (with assistance of semi-automated online tools).
- Assisting external auditors with performing internal control testing to increase internal audit leverage during the year-end financial audit.
- Assisting in other ad-hoc projects and requests related to audit and advisory and overall process improvements at FIFA.
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:
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 in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Audit or a related field.
- CIA, CPA, CISA or other relevant certification is an asset.
- 5+ years of working experience in internal or external audit or advisory services (Big 4 experience is a plus).
- Experience in preparing high-quality explanatory documents, work papers or memoranda and reports in a timely manner for senior management and independent committees.
- Experience in working in a cross-functional, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and establish trust, respect and confidence.
- Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to preventing, identifying, and resolving issues.
- Risk based thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) effectively at all levels within an organisation; compiling audit recommendations and preparing reports will comprise a significant portion of this role.
- Ability and willingness to understand and learn new processes and concepts, including FIFA-specific topics.
- Reliable team-player.
- Positive and friendly attitude.
- Sense of professionalism, independent judgment and an exceptional work ethic.
- Responsible for maintaining confidential information.
- Fluency in English and one of the other FIFA languages a must (French, Spanish, German)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of SharePoint and Power BI or a similar tool is an asset.
- Experience in the application of data analytics to improve business performance and internal controls is a big asset.
- Willingness to travel to other FIFA locations (1-3 times a year).
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:
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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