Head of Finance at FIBA Europe (Munich, Germany)

Head of Finance at FIBA Europe (Munich, Germany)
Company background

FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, is the world governing body for basketball, is an independent association formed by 213 National Basketball Federations throughout the world.

FIBA is a non-profit organization. FIBAs mission is to develop and promote the game of basketball. FIBAs Headquarters are in Mies, Switzerland.

FIBA Europe e.V. is created under the General Statutes of Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA). The members of FIBA Europe form the European Zone of FIBA.

FIBA Europe is organised as a registered non-profit Association under German law. The name of the Association is "FIBA Europe e. V." and is situated in Munich, Germany. FIBA Europe consists of 50 national member federations of FIBA assigned to it by FIBA.

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Head of Finance Europe will ensure the correct processing of the financial accounting and will support the deliver of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.

This role reports directly to the FIBA Europe Secretary General/Executive Director, leading a team of two.

The successful candidate will be able to draw on comprehensive knowledge of accounting fundamentals as well as strong leadership skills in order to effectively manage the demands of our international sports organization.

Key Responsibilities

Administration of the FIBA Europe accounting and finances

• Support the monthly, quarterly and year end closings and ensure the results are delivered on time and to a high level of quality (e. g. HGB)
• Preparation and maintenance of the business accounts (such as balance sheets and P&L-accounts, etc.)
• Entering accounts receivable and payable, general ledger accounts and other accounts into the finance accounting system (SAP Business One)
• Oversee the treasury management including all banking operations and making general recommendations in this field
• Prepare and/or review tax/VAT returns as per German legislation
• Drive finance digitalisation to create scalable, automated solutions across our SAP B 1- and other IT Systems
• Lead process development projects

Financial Reporting and Controlling internally and to FIBA Headquarter

• Prepare various management reports, analysis and comments for FIBA Headquarter and Management
• Elaboration of monthly and quarterly management reports with variances analysis
• Monthly cash reports and cash forecast analysis
• Prepare forecast figures, budget reports and analysis and load data into budgeting system
• Preparation of presentations for budget- and finance related meetings
• Intercompany accounting and reconciliation

Contact person for the Finance Commission, Tax consultant and auditors

• Coordination of the Finance Commission and communication with the Treasurer of FIBA Europe
• Preparation of the finance commission meetings (agenda, working papers, reports, etc.)
• Presentation of the finances of FIBA Europe to the Finance Commission members
• Close cooperation with our tax consultant
• Prepare statutory reports and liaise with our external auditors

Human Resources

• Coordination of employee's salary administration in cooperation with an external payroll provider
• General advice to staff and management of personal files

Various

• Contact person to National Basketball Federations and clubs in all financial matters
• Correspondence and contacts with the public authorities (tax office, employment office, etc.)
• Preparation and supervision of all insurance related matters together with our broker
• Supervision/archives of all contracts

Experience and skills required

• Master's degree in Finance or equivalent with minimum 5 years' qualified experience
• Hands-on senior manager with at least 5 years of experience in a matrix and international environment
• Good knowledge of German Association law
• Ability to interact with business and operation managers
• Good experience with finance IT systems and process improvements
• Ability to work with numerous tasks and to work under time pressure
• Good communication skills
• Hard worker, hands-on, precise, organized and taking initiative
• Fluent written/spoken German and English. Any additional language is a plus, French/Spanish appreciated

START DATE: as soon as possible/to be discussed

European Union nationality or holding a valid European work permit

Please send your detailed CV with a cover letter in English, your salary expectations, possible starting date and recent photograph to:



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