CoE Accounting partner
Decathlon · Lisbon, Portugal
You apply off-site, with the employer or the job board. I never handle applications.
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DESCRIPTION
- Actively participate in the development of the Accounting Partner operating model
- Be responsible for the accounting reliability of the internal client (country) under your responsibility
- Ensure compliance with local and group deadlines and regulations
- Perform monthly and quarterly accounting reviews, issue alerts for potential risks, and lead the resulting action plans
- Provide technical support to the local team and CoE teams
- Lead external and internal audits
- Centralize communication between the internal client (country) under your responsibility and the group (consolidation team, CoE, etc.)
- Ensure internal client satisfaction through monthly debriefings of the satisfaction survey and lead the resulting action plans
PROFILE
- Higher education degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Economics
- Minimum of 4 to 5 years of experience in accounting, with a global view of company processes
- Knowledge of IFRS standards
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel (preferably advanced)
- Fluent in English
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal teams and stakeholders
- Sense of responsibility, with an authentic and dynamic attitude
- Leadership and decision-making skills
- Focus on continuous improvement and a customer-centric mindset
- Planning, organizational, and analytical thinking skills
- Adaptability and proactivity in change management (flexible and agile)
- Passion for physical activity and/or sports
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation & Financial Wellbeing:* + Fixed remuneration + variable bonus based on collective performance + Opportunity to become a Decathlon shareholder and benefit from the company's annual results + Annual salary review based on merit, performance and potential + Permanent full-time contract (Contrato sem termo) + Health and life insurance + Exclusive discounts on the Decathlon brand and a network of over 500 partners (leisure, technology, wellbeing, etc.) + Sustainable mobility support. Work-Life Balance & Family Support:* + Up to 25 days of paid annual leave + your birthday off + Option to purchase up to 4 additional rest days + Parenthood Kit to support the arrival of new family members + Employee and Family Assistance Program focused on physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing Growth & Career Development:* + Continuous training plan with Decathlon University + Autonomy to make decisions, take on responsibilities, and contribute to the growth of the team and company + Personal and professional development opportunities to build your career path in Portugal or internationally Culture & Work Environment* + Dynamic, close, and collaborative environment marked by team spirit and continuous feedback. + Sports activities and internal events to share our passion for sports Location & Work Model* + Location: Lisboa Oriente, Portugal + Hybrid Model: up to 2 remote working days per week, following an initial full-time on-site onboarding period to ensure a smooth integration into the team and our culture