CoE Accounting partner

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