At Decathlon, we have more than 100,000 employees who live every day our purpose. In all countries where we operate, we share a strong and unique corporate culture reinforced by our four values of generosity, authenticity, vitality and responsibility. We value diversity, inclusion, and a welcoming environment where every teammate can contribute and grow.

We place innovation at the heart of our activities: from research to sales, including design, production and logistics. We also think that determination and passion for sport are essential to our teams successes.

The Project

In the INDIA CoE (Center of Excellence), you’ll get to work in a brand new team, that aims connecting Finance to the future thanks to innovative, sustainable and simple solutions. We focus on continuous improvement and user needs. Our team will be a pool of talents, collectively working towards operational excellence and strengthening our partners network. 

From your arrival, you’ll be joining the Retail Corporate Accounting team of the CoE. You will have a wonderful opportunity to work with the 10+ Decathlon retail operational countries in Asia Pacific (APAC) region. We are currently going through a profound Finance Transformation which will top strong foundation for your future opportunities across countries.

Role : Retail Accounting partner - APAC 

Location : Bangalore, Airport Road, Decathlon Anubhava

Reporting to : Retail Accounting Leader - COE APAC

Team : COE-APAC Corporate Finance & Accounting

Your main missions will include :

● Ensuring reliable accounting and guaranteeing compliance with Group and local accounting standards

● Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes by executing daily and closing-specific tasks

● Record, control, and report financial transactions within your area of responsibility.

● Ownership of Financial statements including PL, Balance sheet and Cashflow.

● Support statutory audit of standalone financials under IFRS and local GAAP

● Partner with cross functional teams as the subject matter expert to ensure financial decisions are guided by sound

accounting principles and internal control policies

● Conducting monthly controls and analyses, as well as a comprehensive quarterly review of financial statements with

the country’s financial controller/FP&A/CVO;

● Review of month end accruals, inter company reconciliations, balance sheet schedules, income statement trend

analysis.

● Implementing action plans to enhance efficiency and accounting quality within your scope.

● Work with onshore and offshore finance teams with in Decathlon group to monitor all transactions and ensure

smooth running of day- to-day accounting operations.

● You will be connected to a network of international teams.

With a Master’s degree (CA / MBA / M.com) and 2-4 Years of experience in corporate accounting. 

Successful experience in a company or a financial audit firm working in the COE/ GCC /USI environment would be a real asset.

Like a sports coach, you are responsible, dynamic, and proactive. Passionate about sports, you have a strong affinity for numbers and teamwork. You are rigorous, organized, action-oriented, and thrive on challenges, taking responsibility, and providing excellent customer service.

On the field, you are a team player and give priority to the team overall success.

Technical Skills:

● Strong knowledge of key accounting cycles (P2P, R2R, Inventory, Fixed Assets, etc.);

● Proficiency in Excel and ease with data management;

● Professional-level English mandatory

● Accounting and reporting tools ( Oracle, Qlik, SAP, Board)

Soft Skills:

● Attention to detail and rigor

● Adaptability to changes (processes, tools, etc.)

● Strong verbal and written communication skills

● Autonomy and decision-making ability

● Excellent interpersonal skills

● Competitive and challenge-driven mindset

● Ability to question and improve existing processes.

● Time management and ability to prioritize

Career Growth Opportunities:

● Accounting Team Leader

● Finance Partner and Accounting

● Accounting Process Expert

● Opportunities across Decathlon International projects