Financial Accountant

Decathlon Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports retail company in Singapore is looking for a Financial Controller to ensure compliance and financial accuracy. Responsibilities include managing financial records and delivering timely month-end closing tasks. Ideal candidates have 4-5 years of accounting experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for sports. Position offers bonuses, career progression, and a strong employee benefits package.

Benefits

Monthly bonuses up to 10% of base salary

20% staff discount on Decathlon products

Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage

Flexible spending allowance for health expenses

Maternity benefits designed for women

Counseling sessions for support

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of professional experience as senior accountant or junior financial controller.
• Experience in collaboration with a Shared Service Center is a plus.
• Fluent in English; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance and financial accuracy of records.
• Deliver all Month & Year end closing tasks accurately.
• Propose improvements to accounting flows and data structure.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Internal control principles knowledge

Finance information systems knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite

Project management skills

Lean process improvement

Interest in automation and digitization

Education

Professional qualification in Accountancy (ACCA, CPA, CA Singapore)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Decathlon has the ambition to sustainably make the pleasure and benefits of sport accessible to the many.

DESIPRO Pte Ltd is Decathlon's Global Procurement & Trading Center entity, based in Decathlon Singapore headquarters. Its activity covers:

• Finished goods and components procurement from 800 suppliers worldwide located in more than 40 countries
• Trading to all Decathlon’s Retail Customs Zones
• Supply and Logistics activities for 4 regional Booster warehouses located in Malaysia, Tangier (Morocco), Colombia & Mauritius
• Procurement of International Freight services from freight carriers and forwarders

It is one of the group's largest entities with multicurrency & multi-billion trading transactions annually.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities (Financial Controller)

• Ensure compliance
• Perform regular in-depth analysis on financials (BS, PnL, FCF), ensuring the integrity and financial accuracy of our books and records, and in compliance with IFRS / Tax / Group norms.
• Guarantee Desipro statutory & tax filings (Audit, Tax, Transfer Pricing, surveys etc..) within the given deadlines
• Ensure Desipro’s asset security & fair value (worldwide) through efficient inventory management & follow up processes (stock, fixed assets)
• Perform a close AR ageing follow up & animation to ensure the minimum possible credit loss risk
• Deliver all Month & Year end closing tasks on an accurate and timely basis
• Perform all type of accounting entries (AP/AR/GL) & reconciliation, in 100% compliance with tax / IFRS / Group norms
• Achieve the team’s objectives through effective collaboration and communication with our partners i.e. GFS, DPPs, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Planning or with the group partners.
• Understand and operate within Decathlon’s corporate organization (norms, methods, tools, policies)

Improve the processes

• Propose / help implement changes to the current accounting flow & data structure
• Actively design internal processes in the area of responsibility, document and communicate to the and stakeholders
• Contribute to constant improvement of the processes in the area of responsibility (efficiency, automation)
• Document and update the documentation of the flows/processes in the domain of responsibility
• Capture, understand and assess the criticality of issues and enhancements reported by end-users and propose solutions
• Be constantly aware of the changes of the Infomatic ecosystem

Risk Management

• Alert and play an active role in securing compliance and mitigate the risks identified in the area of responsibility
• Communicate and debrief alert points regularly to key stakeholders

• 4 - 5 years of professional experience as senior accountant or junior financial controller, with audit experience and professional qualification in Accountancy (ACCA, CPA, CA Singapore).
• Experience in collaboration with a Share Service Center (offshore) is a plus.
• Complete accounting expertise and good experience with tax-related issues.
• Well-versed in MS Office, especially MS Excel.
• Fluent in English
• Autonomous, able to plan, organise and take initiative to meet job objectives and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ready to operate in an international environment
• Able to speak his/her mind in a constructive way and with problem solving mind-set
• Open minded & empathetic
• Dynamic personality and leadership attitude
• Sports lover

Hard Skills

• Accounting knowledge
• Internal control principles knowledge
• Finance information systems knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite
• Project management skills
• Lean process improvement
• Interest in automation and digitization

Soft Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork
• Autonomy

A remuneration That Grows With You

• Monthly bonuses, up to a whopping 10% of your base salary.
• Dive into the opportunity to become a Shareholder and share in the success of our global family.
• At the end of the year, reap the rewards of profit sharing based on the performances across the country.

Climb the Career Ladder

• Elevate your skills with the power of our internal Decathlon Academy – upskill and re-skill your way to greatness.
• Chart your course with internal career progression opportunities in both retail and our incredible support team.

Flexibility That Fits Your Lifestyle

• Enjoy a flexible spending allowance annually for Sports & Health related expenses, including dental, vision and wellness activities

Be the Ultimate Decathlon Insider

• Revel in a fantastic 20% staff discount on ALL Decathlon products – including bikes, kayaks, tents, and more

Because We Care About You

• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
• Dental benefits
• Health screening allowance
• Maternity benefits designed for female champions
• Counseling sessions for support

Sports, Community, and Bonding

• Join in sports activities after work or during store meetings
• Be part of a vibrant, sporty community

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