EMEA Nike Jobs - Finance

Finance -Retail Inventory Accountant - EMEA Headquarters, Hilversum, NL, Netherlands

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Mission Provides analysis and administration within EMEA Inventory Accounting in a timely, accurate and efficient manner Responsibilities Core Duties

Perform ledger Settlement activities
Perform closing activities
Analyze price and foreign exchange differences
Month-end inventory reporting
Reconcile inventory in SAP.
Accurate inventory reporting on the balance sheet

Financial Integrity:

Assists in the monthly financial ledger close for assigned entity, division, profit center, or cost center. Integrates input from business managers and reviews assumptions in light of current business conditions and market indicators. Reviews accounting assumptions with Accounting Manager and/or business managers.
Generates reconciliations and analytical analysis that supports the validation of the financial statements and its assumptions. Assists in training business managers on proper GAAP and reconciliation efforts within the area of responsibility.
Monitors and analyzes that accounts are properly stated and classified. Follows up on exception items, establishing root causes where ever possible and eradicating systematic problems. Works to educate other groups on the importance of financial integrity.
Works with local Accounting staff on the documentation of Corporate and Region accounting policies and procedures. Works with Corporate Audit and the Region Controlling team to recommend improvements to internal controls.
Develop and monitor measurements that promote accountability throughout the Division. Recommend enhancements and improvements of the internal controls and systems integrity.

Financial Analysis and reporting:

Supports the team in the preparation and distribution of timely and insightful financial analysis of pertinent information to determine progress against strategic plan, budget and forecast.
Utilizes understanding of financial systems and data elements. Participates in projects and contributes process improvement ideas. Under general guidance, produces relevant management reporting and analytical tools.
Runs both standard and ad hoc reports for the team according to the time of the month and the projects on going. Liaises with internal clients ? BUs and the Regional Distribution center, on the development of new reports, testing any new reports for accuracy and providing input into usability and design.
Verifies that financial activity is recorded in accordance with GAAP. Researches financial anomalies and makes corrections as necessary. Works on special projects or taskforces as assigned.

Special Project work

Assists in continuous improvement projects which may involve implementing a new policy, process or system.
Active in testing and implementation of upgrades and new systems

Requirements: Education: Bachelor degree Business-related field with emphasis in Finance and Accounting. accounting qualification preferred. Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in accounting or financial analysis. An advanced degree may be acceptable in lieu of 1 year of experience. Microsoft Office skills. Excel. BW (or other reporting tool). SAP R3 experience is preferred. Fluent in English

Finance- Country accounting manager - EMEA Headquarters, Hilversum, NL, Netherlands

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Mission Efficiently provide timely / accurate information for accountability and profitability. Responsibilities

Manages and monitors the accounting close of the countries from journal entry through preparation of account analysis and financial statements, ensuring proper financial controls, methods and efficiencies are in place.

Monitors reconciliations and ensures compliance with the reconciliation policy for the countries, NEON and NRBV

Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures reporting and systems to ensure company policies are implemented, transactions are properly accounted for, and reports are prepared and analyzed on a timely basis.

Analyses financial records and reports ensuring they are in accordance with corporate policies, local and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP)

Assists audits with internal audit, public accounting and state auditors e.g. income tax, VAT, payroll tax.

Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed, including in support of management decision making.

Requirements Required qualifications include a Bachelor degree and 4-6 years accounting experience / Masters degree and 2-4 years accounting experience Fluent in English

Accounting Team Leader - Russia, Moscow, Russia

Main tasks

Accounitng
Accounitng management

Core responsibilities: * Control under all aspects of accounting: Inventory, Fixed Assets, Billing, Accounts payable; * Control all steps of Month end closing process; * Accounts reconciliations; * GAAP reporting to the headquarter Requirements to the candidates: * University degree; * At least 2 years of management experience; * Proficient in advanced level of Excel, 1C, SAP; * Fluent English. Conditions: * Competitive salary; * Package which includes fitness cover, life and medical insurance, food allowance, Nike products discounts; * Our office location: Kaluzhskaya (Obrucheva str.).

Credit Cash Collector - Oficinas de Barcelona, Spain

Main tasks

Gestionar el cobro de impagados. Cash collection
Gestión de cuentas específicas
Seguimiento de incidencias internas y búsqueda de soluciones

Buscamos personas para nuestro departamento de finanzas que quiera tdesarrollar un futuro profesional en esta área.Necesitamos personas con energía, dinámicas y que disfruten trabajando en equipo en una organización cambiante y en crecimiento.

Customer Claims Specialist - Russia, Moscow, Russia

Main tasks

Customer claims management
Phone coverage, answer in-coming, answering telephone calls from Retailers and internal stakeholders
Validation and reporting on customer claims

Main responsibilities: Customer Claims Management ? Ensure accurate logging of incoming customer claims in the following areas: shipment claims, refusals, returns and invoice claims. ? Organize your task list to ensure timely follow through and resolution of customer claims to avoid any possible credit hold issue with the customers and to minimize the disputed invoice amount. ? Feedback to Customer and internal stakeholders (Credit, Sales, CS, Nike DC. Account Ops, etc) about the resolution of the claim is aimed at building and maintaining a solid relationship. Customer Experience will be positively impacted by timely, accurate and consistent feedback. Communicate professionally, effectively and tactfully through verbal and written communication. Phone Coverage ? Professionally answer in-coming telephone calls from Retailers and internal stakeholders. Be aware of the fact that you represent Nike to external customers, e.g. internal process breakdowns are of no added value to the customer. ? Be a trustworthy business partner and live up to your promises and manage expectations of the caller. ? Support and promote nike.net ? Supporting and assisting colleagues in sharing tasks, e.g. cover the telephone, is key to superior service. Validation and Reporting ? Comply with corporate policies and procedures. Assist in ensuring that the price and discount override policy and the Sales Terms and Conditions are enforced throughout the organization and rolled out to the customers. ? Comply with Nike.Net strategy. Assist in ensuring that the mandated customers submit their claims through Nike.net only. Educate non-mandated customers on how, and encourage them to use Nike.net for submitting claims Customer Claims Management ? Ensure accurate logging of incoming customer claims in the following areas: shipment claims, refusals, returns and invoice claims. ? Organize your task list to ensure timely follow through and resolution of customer claims to avoid any possible credit hold issue with the customers and to minimize the disputed invoice amount. ? Feedback to Customer and internal stakeholders (Credit, Sales, CS, Nike DC. Account Ops, etc) about the resolution of the claim is aimed at building and maintaining a solid relationship. Customer Experience will be positively impacted by timely, accurate and consistent feedback. Communicate professionally, effectively and tactfully through verbal and written communication. Phone Coverage ? Professionally answer in-coming telephone calls from Retailers and internal stakeholders. Be aware of the fact that you represent Nike to external customers, e.g. internal process breakdowns are of no added value to the customer. ? Be a trustworthy business partner and live up to your promises and manage expectations of the caller. ? Support and promote nike.net ? Supporting and assisting colleagues in sharing tasks, e.g. cover the telephone, is key to superior service. Validation and Reporting ? Comply with corporate policies and procedures. Assist in ensuring that the price and discount override policy and the Sales Terms and Conditions are enforced throughout the organization and rolled out to the customers. ? Comply with Nike.Net strategy. Assist in ensuring that the mandated customers submit their claims through Nike.net only. Educate non-mandated customers on how, and encourage them to use Nike.net for submitting claims

Finance - International SoX Compliance Analyst - EMEA Headquarters, Hilversum, NL, Netherlands

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Responsibiiities:

Review, prepare and issue process documentation on our internal controls

Assist business owners in defining gaps and associated action plans with regards to internal controls

Interface with Nike Compliance leaders as well as our Internal and External Auditors

Assist in configuring and hands-on maintenance of internal control assessment tools

Provide training to team members and the business on COSO philosophy of internal controls and execute periodical reviews

Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the compliance/assessment process

Participate as team member in analysing and refining multifunctional business processes

Monitor changes to Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations

Maintains professional and technical knowledge on SoX and US GAAP Accounting

A challenging position within an international and fast-growing company. The salary and conditions of employment for this position are aligned with the position and depending on your educational level and experience. Excellent possibilities for both professional and personal growth within an ambitious team. Requirements:

Bachelor?s degree in Accounting required (CPA, CIA or equivalent)

A minimum of 4+ years of audit experience either with a Big 4 or as part of internal audit department of a large multinational in a US environment

Knowledge of both Sarbanes Oxley requirements and a working knowledge of the COSO Internal Controls framework

Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial controls, process analysis and risk assessment

Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills Fluent in English both written and Spoken

Financial Planning Analyst - Italy - HQ Bologna, Italy

Main tasks

Financial Analysis and Counsel
SG&A Control
Financial/Strategic Planning Process
Financial Integrity

MISSION Provides analysis and administration within Financial Planning at a senior level CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES The position is a key figure within the Financial Planning organization, provides leadership, insightful financial analysis and administration to define and follow up the Strategic Plan, Budget and Forecast of Financial Entities, Business Units and Cost Centers and to ensure integrity of the financial statements. Provides input into business unit planning and performance metrics. Participates in functional discussions and initiatives across departments. Leverages strong understanding of financial systems and data elements. Operationally leads projects and continually seeks ways to improve financial processes and returns/opportunities through the development and monitoring of appropriate and pertinent metrics. Actively interprets and reviews financial results with business managers, including trends/issues and opportunities, to drive actionable responses. Identifies and/or develops relevant management reporting and analytical tools. Verifies that financial activity is recorded in accordance with GAAP. Monitors monthly progress against budgets/targets and works with directors/managers to ensure accountability. Leads and execute a seamless and efficient forecasting process, recommending and executing process improvements as necessary. Ensures forecast accuracy throughout the organization for monthly, quarterly and annual results. Ensures integration from business managers and reviews assumptions in light of current business conditions and market indicators. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: University Degree in Finance, Economics or related fields. Work experience: 3 years relevant experience in a Multinational consumer products company. Skills: Strong SAP, Excel and Power Point experience Highly motivated individual with commercial and flexible approach, able to technically train and mentor junior colleagues. Ability to clearly articulates goals and objectives. Strong and clear verbal and written communication skills both in Italian and English, including meeting facilitation and presentations. Ability to network and utilize internal and external resources.

Finance - Senior General Ledger Accountant - EMEA Headquarters, Hilversum, NL, Netherlands

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Mission Provides analysis and administration within Accounting in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. Responsibilities Controlling Prepares and distributes timely and insightful accounting analysis of pertinent information in compliance with establish internal controls and GAAP determine. Understands financial systems and data elements. Actively interprets and review financial results with business managers, including trends/issues and opportunities, to drive actionable responses. Ensures management is educated on use and interpretation of GAAP. Advises on financial implications of business decisions. Produces relevant management reporting and analytical tools. Verifies that financial activity is recorded in accordance with GAAP. Researches financial anomalies and makes corrections as necessary. Works on special projects or taskforces as assigned. Supports controlling Management, Senior Management, and CFO with analysis as necessary to support external and internal financial discussions. Reconciliation, Analysis and Monitoring of Accounts Generates reconciliations and analytical analysis that supports the validation of the financial statements and its assumptions. Assists in training business managers on proper GAAP and reconciliation efforts within the area of responsibility. Assists in the monthly financial statement close for assigned entity, division, profit center, or cost center. Integrates input from business managers and reviews assumptions in light of current business conditions and market indicators. Reviews accounting assumptions with Accounting Manager and/or business managers. Internal Controls Monitors the integrity of the financial statements and compliance to GAAP. Assists in implementing appropriate accounting policies and procedures to safeguard assets. Suggests enhancements to internal controls. Requirements Technical skills/knowledge - Extensive knowledge of accounting, GAAP, and statutory requirements Education - Bachelors degree and/or Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) Work experience - Minimum 3 years relevant working experience working within practice or industry. Experience with payroll accounting a plus Fluent in english

Finance - Project/Technical Accounting Manager - EMEA Headquarters, Hilversum, NL, Netherlands

Main tasks

Mission: Provides leadership and policy knowledge within Accounting at a manager level. Responsibilities:

Responsibility for maintenance of Nike EMEA Finance Policies and Procedures, including coordination of P&P updates with US Controlling team, and of the EMEA Accounting Manual
Monitoring role on compliance to US GAAP and Nike Finance Policies and Procedures, processes and codes of practice.
Training and education responsibility for EMEA Finance on US GAAP and technical accounting updates.
Facilitation, coordination and subject matter expert for all Finance related projects and process improvements or those requiring Finance involvement.
Communication of projects, process improvements and technical updates to Country, Regional and Global Management (Where appropriate).
Technical US GAAP expert for EMEA with first line responsibility for answering technical questions on US GAAP related matters.
Development and maintenance of EMEA Finance (controlling) communication tools including EMEA SharePoint maintenance and Finance newsletter compilation and communication.

Requirements: Education: 4-year degree in Business-related field with emphasis in Finance and Accounting. Experience:

Previous experience with SAP or other large company accounting software.
At least 2 years of experience at a public accounting firm strongly preferred.
5 years of extensive experience in a finance/controlling environment - CMA or CPA.

Languages: Fluent in English. Both written and spoken.