Tax & Accounting Business Partner - Decathlon Belgium

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Financiën & Juridisch - Finance et Légal

Joining the Decathlon headquarters means becoming part of a collective where a variety of talents work together to imagine, build and innovate. Everyone brings their expertise to advance the company and improve the experience of our customers and colleagues in the store. The atmosphere? Dynamic and friendly, punctuated by team spirit and sports activities between colleagues. Here, we share, learn and grow together, in an environment where each project is a new challenge to be met.

YOUR MISSION

Decathlon Belgium is looking for a Taxes & Staff Cost Accountant to join our dedicated Finance team. This is a pivotal role where you will not only ensure rigorous compliance but will also be instrumental in transforming financial data into strategic value.

You will be a key player in guaranteeing the financial health and tax accuracy of Decathlon Belgium. You will take full ownership of critical tax declarations while ensuring the meticulous integrity of our general ledger. Your mission is to innovate processes, ensure compliance, and partner with the business to optimize results.

Your role is split between meticulous execution of tax and accounting duties, and strategic financial governance:

1. Tax Compliance & Optimization

Take full ownership of all Belgian tax obligations, including preparing and filing VAT, Intracom, and Intrastat declarations.
Calculate and ensure timely declaration and advance payment of Corporate Tax. You will collaborate with FP&A and the accounting team to optimize advance payments.
Actively seek and implement opportunities to optimize gross vs. net results through smart tax management and leveraging legal frameworks.
Manage the internal control system's performance related to tax compliance.

2. Accounting & Statutory Reporting

Manage the General Ledger, ensuring the integrity and financial accuracy of our books and records.
Perform regular, in-depth analysis on financials (P&L & Balance Sheet review), identifying variances and ensuring the correct application of BE GAAP.
Oversee the preparation and publication of annual Statutory Financial Statements and all associated legal documentation (work council, general assembly, management reports, etc.).
Cooperate closely with external auditors and internal controlling departments throughout audit processes.

3. Innovation & Business Partnership

Innovate to find new ways of working that enable Decathlon to reduce non-value-added tasks and create real value for the finance team and the business.
Provide expertise and challenge the status quo, acting as a critical Business Partner to Controlling and operational teams.

YOUR PROFILE

You are a dynamic and rigorous professional, driven by a passion for both finance and sports.

You are ambitious, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are meticulous, detail-oriented, and dare to challenge your work environment.

You are a strong communicator and team player, and we value having fun and a good laugh during our workdays!

Also, you have

a minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting, audit, or controlling environment, with proven experience in managing VAT, Intracom, Intrastat, and Corporate Tax declarations.
strong expertise in P&L management, forecasting, and performance analysis. Solid proficiency in BE GAAP basics and accounting principles.
great skills with Excel and Google Suite, with a strong affinity for data. Knowledge of SAP, Oracle (Eone), and Power BI is a strong asset but not mandatory.
fluency in French and/or Dutch. English knowledge would be a significant advantage.

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