Finance Manager - Decathlon

At Decathlon - ENSPORT Limited

Position Objectives

• To manage, analyse and report on the performance of the 2 stores of Ensport (Decathlon Beau Plan and Bagatelle)
• To manage the Accounting & Finance & Accounting functions
• To ensure timely provision of financial and other analytical reports for management.
• To ensure that all controls are operating effectively, and financial transactions are recorded accurately with responsibility for all financial, analytical, regulatory and board reporting.

Areas of Responsibilities

Accounting and Finance:

• Manage the Finance & Accounting function.
• Oversee financial and accounting system controls and standards used.
• Ensure that financial ledgers and accounting processes are efficiently and correctly maintained.
• Drive efficiency of the accounting function through process & systems improvement and standardization.
• Preparation of the management and statutory accounts and appropriate files
• Ensure accurate and timely financial information for statutory and management purposes.
• Ensure the preparation of statutory financial reports in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance of credit policy and ensure collections are based on credit terms.

Audit and Tax

• Ensure annual audits are properly planned and carried out effectively and efficiently, thus ensuring that financial reports are prepared within set timelines and that all regulatory requirements are met regarding the financial affairs.
• Manage the communication with external auditors on external financial statements and accounting issues.
• Liaise with the internal and external auditors to ensure relevant audit issues are addressed and internal controls are monitored.
• Ensure audit recommendations are implemented to ensure mitigation of risks.
• Liaise with auditors and tax consultants and implement guidance.
• Ensure the preparation of underlying supporting schedules for tax returns (VAT, PAYE, APS, Corporate Tax, etc....).
• Oversee compliance to all tax and regulatory issues.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Work with the management and finance teams to prepare budgets, forecasts and other financial plans.
• Make recommendations for improvements in operations, monitoring and analysing monthly operating results and controlling both operational & capital expenditures.

Management Reporting

• Ensure the integrity of financial data used for analysis and reporting.
• Review management accounts packs.
• Ensure timely provision of financial and statistical reports for management.
• Provide the management with insightful information including dashboards, statistics and other reports to help in making sound business decisions in the short and long term.
• Analyse and interpret the monthly performance of the stores through variance analysis with budgets.
• Provide in-depth analysis of business performance, comment on the operations and performance and recommend corrective actions.

Internal Control

• Develop and implement appropriate internal controls to ensure accuracy of accounts.
• Liaise with the management team to take appropriate measures to improve internal control.
• Assess the effectiveness of the internal control measures.
• Ensure procedures are adhered to or applied and respected.

Education/Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting
• ACCA qualified.

Experiences/Knowledge

• At least 3 years in managerial accounting position.
• Knowledge of auditing and taxes

Technical Competencies

The main areas based on the expectations of the management are as follows:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software.
• Financial reporting skills.
• Communication skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Good listening skills
• Negotiating skills
• Ability to deal with difficult customers
• Leadership
• Team spirit
• Decision making
• People management skills
• Analytical skills
• Focused
• Multitasking
• Ability to manage stress