CoE Accounting partner

DECATHLON Belgium NV; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed remuneration + variable bonus

Health and life insurance

Annual sports voucher

Exclusive Decathlon discounts

Sustainable mobility support

Up to 25 days paid annual leave

Birthday off

Job summary

DECATHLON Belgium NV in Portugal seeks an Accounting Partner to ensure accounting reliability for the internal client country and to align with local and group deadlines. You will help develop the operating model and lead audits, while supporting CoE teams and driving continuous improvement with stakeholders.

The role offers a hybrid work model with on-site onboarding, opportunity to grow internationally, and a comprehensive benefits program including health/life insurance and annual leave.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal teams and stakeholders.
• 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.
• Passion for physical activity and/or sports.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Planning & organization

Change management

Sports passion

Education

Higher education degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Economics

Tools

Excel

Job 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)
• 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
• Health and life insurance
• Annual sports voucher to cover your fitness and sports activities
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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