Accounting Specialist

Our Company

Decathlon is a global company with over 100,000 employees united by a common purpose: Move People Through the Wonders of Sports. Our strong and unique corporate culture is reinforced by our four core values: generosity, authenticity, vitality, and responsibility. We champion diversity, inclusion, and a welcoming environment where every teammate can thrive.

Innovation is central to everything we do, from research and design to production, logistics, and sales. We believe that passion for sport and determination are key ingredients for our teams success.

Join our dynamic, motivated, and sport-animated team and embrace new challenges!

Project: Accounting Specialist, Retail Scope

You will be a key contributor within the Decathlon India Finance department, joining the Accounting Team to manage the Recording, Controlling, and Reporting of financial transactions specifically for our Retail operations.

Your Role Is Twofold

Enablers: We ensure reliable data through accurate accounting and compliance with standards, enabling informed business decisions.

Guardians: We safeguard the fiscal, and internal compliance of our Retail financials, aiming for a zero-finding result in all internal and external audits.

Key Responsibilities

As an Accountant, you will:

• Ensure reliable accounting practices and guarantee compliance with both Group and local accounting standards within your designated scope.
• Actively contribute to monthly and annual financial closing processes by executing daily and closing-specific tasks.
• Record, control, and report financial transactions within your area of responsibility.
• Manage the smooth execution of internal and external audits.
• Implement action plans to improve efficiency and accounting quality within your scope.
• Ensure the implementation of Internal Control Policies for the Accounting Domain within your perimeter.

• Experience & Education:
• B.Com or M.Com (preferred) with 3–5 years of experience in corporate finance or audit.
• Proven track record of managing financial data with precision.
• Mindset & Approach (The Finance Athlete):
• Driving Force: Acts as a high-performance coach, responsible for the teams financial integrity, dynamic, and proactive.
• Passion: A passionate sports enthusiast who translates grit into a strong affinity for numbers and collective success.
• Action-Oriented: Rigorous, highly organized, and deeply action-oriented.
• Ownership: Thrives on challenges, taking full ownership of your perimeter while delivering world-class service to internal partners.
• Team Player: Prioritizes collective success and collaborative milestones above all else.

• Strong knowledge of key accounting cycles.
• Proficiency in Excel and ease with data management.
• Professional-level English (mandatory).

• Rigor and attention to detail.
• Adaptability to changes (processes, tools, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Autonomy and strong decision-making ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Competitive and challenge-driven mindset.
• Ability to question and improve existing processes.
  Work environment
• Your workplace is located in Bengaluru (Chikkajala), within a sports environment where you can practice sports with your teammates. We are sure youll enjoy yourself at Decathlon!
• Ready to play