Audit & Tax Controller
We are looking for an Audit & Tax Controller to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management and control
THE PROJECT / CONTEXT
Decathlon, 100.000 teammates, 82 nationalities, 1.700 stores in 61 countries, between them, Sweden since 2011.
Decathlon Sweden is entering in another different step in its evolution. With our four stores in Stockholm Metropole - Kungens Kurva, Barkarby, Uppsala and Mall of Scandinavia and our Digital Platform Decathlon.se, now it’s time to enter in another phase of our project in Sweden.
We are looking for an Audit & Tax Controller to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performing the full audit cycle (with our auditors PWC) including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
Advise regarding tax topics concerning daily business and during projects regarding tax accounting, direct and indirect taxes
Ensure fiscal vigilance: fiscal and legal updates, jurisprudence and transmission of the new changes to the local finance team
Prepare (independently or with the help of consultants) the tax declarations required by the local tax authorities
Implementation of tax law changes guidelines in the business cycle
Support Tax audits (internal/external)
Participate in the internal control function of the company (eg implement a tax control management system)
Identify and limit the tax risk related to the business
Contribute to monthly and yearly accounting closing process
Responsible for the relation with the local and group auditors for your perimeter of responsibility
Maintain close contact with the group tax team and support group fiscal projects
Ensure reliable accounting
Record, control and report transactions in the area of responsibility
Ensure communication, documentation and risk mitigating actions to support internal and external audit in the area of responsibility
Manage balance sheet reconciliations of allocated accounts, explain variations and ensure timely resolution and clean up of overdue items
Contribute to monthly and annual financial closings and financial statements validation
Ensure good financial reporting based on a very good understanding of data (master data)
Appropriate, apply and follow up the group and local accounting and compliance norms
Improve the processes
Actively design internal processes in the area of responsibility, document and communicate to the and stakeholders
Contribute to constant improvement of the processes in the area of responsibility (efficiency, automation)
Organize, improve and securize the KPIs of specific subprocesses in the area of responsibility
WHO ARE YOU
HARD SKILLS
Proven working experience as Auditor or Expert Accountant
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, taxes rules and regulations
High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
Sound independent judgement
SOFT SKILLS
Leadership skills with experience in functional management
Humble, really focus to understand the way of life of our Swedish teammates and good listener
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Problem-solving skills and initiative
Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
Autonomous and solution oriented
Vital person, full of energy and passion for sport
WE PROPOSE:
Full Time Job with a level of salary of 36.000 / 45.000 depending on experience, skills and human competence of the candidate.
- Våra team
- Huvudkontor - Barkarby
- Roll
- Ekonomi
- Platser
- Barkarby - Stockholm

Barkarby - Stockholm
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SPORT FOR ALL, ALL FOR SPORT
Vi är där vi behövs. Vår prioritet är att tjäna mångfalden, inte de få. Vi vill säkerställa att sport är allmänt tillgänglig, snarare än ett privilegium. Decathlon startade 1976 i Lille, Frankrike och sedan dess har vi expanderat till över 50 länder, 850 städer och 1500 butiker.
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Audit & Tax Controller
We are looking for an Audit & Tax Controller to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management and control
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