The Kick-off Story

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded Football Australia hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™. This marks Australia's second time hosting the event, after previously staging it in 2006, and follows the success of co-hosting the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™.

You will be part of a Local Organising Committee (LOC), which has been established for the sole purpose of delivering the 2026 edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ in Australia.

This prestigious event will bring together 12 nations in a tournament structured into three groups of four. We are eager to create another tournament that celebrates women's football and multicultural Australia and also delivers legacy outcomes for football and Australian society more broadly.

If you need assistance in applying for this role, please reach out to our People team.

Your Next Big Match

The role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely month-end financial reports, including detailed budget vs. actual analysis to support leadership decisions.

Please note that this role is fixed term until April 2026.

• Prepare accurate and timely month-end financial reports and analysis (budget vs actual).
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Review and approve expenditure requests in line with budgets and policies.
• Prepare BAS and FBT returns; support year-end audit processes.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes.
• Support monitoring of the overall tournament budget.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis, scenario planning, and strategic modelling.

**A full copy of the position description can be found here.

What Gets You in the Game?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• CA or CPA qualification (desirable)
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of financial statements (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet)
• Skilled in financial modelling and advanced Excel
• Proficient in Xero and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Experience in sport, events, or not-for-profit sectors (desirable)
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with agility, foster trust, embrace inclusivity, collaborate as one united team, and consistently strive for excellence.

**A full list of experience, skills and qualifications can be found in the above position description.

Offside Conditions

• Full working rights in Australia *(please note that due to the fixed-term nature of the tournament, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position)
• Working with children check (paid/employee) or state-based equivalent 
• International Criminal History Record for each country (other than Australia) in which you have resided for 12 months or more in the last 10 years (if applicable)
• Out of hours and weekend work as required
• Our roles are based at Moore Park in Sydney

The Winning Team Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Access to National Team Match Tickets
• Partner Discounts and Offers
• Birthday and Thank You Leave

Click APPLY NOW to submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume. 

Application Closing Date: 25 July 2025

The Women’s Asian Cup 2026 LOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe, work environment that prioritizes child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our values and behaviours promote a culture where individuals make an impact both on and off the pitch, united in the pursuit of excellence, building trust, and championing inclusivity.

We encourage applications from people who identify as female or non-binary, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

In submitting an application, you agree to our collection statement. To review, head to the following link: footballaustralia.com.au/jobs/collection-statement