CoE Accounting Specialist | Intercompanies

Responsibilities

As a CoE Accounting Specialist (Interco), you support Local Referents in monthly financial closings, daily operations, and client country communication. You ensure accuracy in intercompany account reconciliations and collaborate on improving accounting quality.

Perform monthly financial closing tasks for intercompany accounts
Reconcile balance sheet intercompany accounts accurately
Monitor and send ageing reports for AP and AR intercompany invoices
Ensure timely payments and receipts of intercompany invoices
Conduct P&L analysis, identify gaps, and support country teams in resolution
Manage accounts receivable encashment to close invoices upon payment
Prepare monthly audits by fulfilling intercompany control requirements
Perform lettrage of AP and AR provisions
Launch accounting quality action plans with Local Referents
Participate in ad hoc tasks and COE projects, contributing to process improvements

Profile

Essential:

Minimum 1 year accounting experience (intercompany preferred)
Comfortable in English (B1+), written and spoken
Strong planning and organisational skills
Effective team player with clear communication
Sense of collective responsibility and ownership

Nice to have:

Additional languages: Portuguese, Spanish, French
Interest in automation and data tools
Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
Proactive, authentic, and eager to learn
Comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch

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
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

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