Finance Events Controlling Officer at the Confederation of African Football (CAF)

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) was founded in 1957 by four nations: Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia and South Africa. As the administrative body of the region, CAF manages competitions, offers technical and administrative training courses while actively fostering the promotion and practice of football. The Confederation organizes championships such as the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN or AFCON), the most popular competition. It maintains very close links with FIFA in coordinating tournaments for different events such as the World Cup, Youth and Women competitions and the Olympic Games Football Tournaments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Events Controlling Officer

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Responsibilities
Budgeting and Financial Support:

• Assist in the development of event budgets in collaboration with event organizers and relevant departments.
• Support in preparing and maintaining accurate financial forecasts for CAF events.
• Track budget performance and report any discrepancies to management.
• Ensure alignment of event budgets with CAF’s overall financial policies.

Procurement and Vendor Coordination:

• Support procurement processes for event-related services, ensuring compliance with CAF policies.
• Assist in coordinating with event vendors and suppliers to ensure contractual adherence.
• Verify event-related invoices and ensure timely processing of payments.

Risk Monitoring and Compliance:

• Identify and report potential financial risks associated with CAF events and budget.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal controls, and event-related compliance policies.
• Assist in implementing financial controls for event-related transactions.

Event Execution and Expense Tracking:

• Monitor and track event expenses in real-time to ensure adherence to the approved budget.
• Reconcile payments and expenses related to event logistics, hospitality, and operational needs.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of all financial transactions during events.

Collaboration and Financial Reporting:

• Work closely with event organizers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure effective financial management during events.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for CAF events, including revenue, expenses, and budget performance.
• Generate post-event financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.

Other Activities:

• Carry out any other task as requested by Line Manager necessary to deliver CAF’s strategic and administrative objectives.
• Protect the property and assets of CAF at all times.

Requirements (Profile)

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is desirable.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in event management or a related field.
• Understanding of financial accounting principles and event cost management.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Fluency in English and French or Arabic.
• Knowledge of the sports industry and CAF’s operations is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Willingness to travel for events as required.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.  
• Proactive and results-oriented.

We offer

• An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
• Attractive employment conditions.
• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
• An excellent pension scheme.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@cafonline.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender, race, age, skin colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or on any other grounds.
• If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for a top international sporting organization, submit your application in English (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters).
• Only direct applications that meet all the required criteria will receive consideration.