Senior Accountant - Accounts Payable (m/f/d) 100%

Aufgabe

Decathlon Switzerland is growing fast (+50 stores, ~500M€ GMV end of 2026).

To support this growth and the transformation of our finance and procurement ERP, we are seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as an Senior Accounts Payable & AP Leader, based in our Geneva or Lausanne offices.

Directly reporting to the accounting leader, you will play a strategic and operational role: leading and structuring the Accounts Payable team while ensuring seamless daily operations and driving process transformations.

YOUR MISSION & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Team Leadership & Structuring

• Structure O2P (Order to Pay) Processes: Build an efficient organization by defining responsibilities and optimizing workflows capable of supporting strong business growth.
• Lead & Mentor Team: Support, develop, and train local teammates across the country.
• Performance Management: Ensure high performance across key KPIs (DPO, invoice processing times, automation rates) and provide regular reporting to management.

2. Operational Excellence & Internal Control

• End-to-End AP & Closing Oversight: Oversee the complete Accounts Payable cycle, serving as the escalation point for complex issues (invoice blocks, holds, ageing) and ensuring monthly/yearly closing excellence (accruals, prepayments, manual entries).
• Supplier Relations & Communication: Maintain strong supplier relationships through clear, smooth, and professional communication.
• Process Harmonization & Performance Recovery: Structure, document, and deploy a standardized Procurement process while diagnosing operational issues and leading targeted recovery plans to boost reliability across the value chain.
• Internal Control & Governance: Establish a robust internal control framework (delegation of authority matrix, segregation of duties, purchase order validation) to mitigate risks and billing errors.

3. Process Transformation & ERP Migration

• Transformation Leader: Act as a key project stakeholder in the migration and transformation of our ERP and Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) systems.
• Change Management: Lead change management initiatives for the finance team and provide operational guidelines/training to internal non-finance stakeholders.
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with Swiss accounting standards, local regulations, and Group governance guidelines throughout system changes.
• Data Quality Governance: Guarantee data quality for purchases, including vendor data, invoicing, and reporting.

Profil Professional Background

• 5 to 7+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and General Accounting, including at least 2 years in a leadership, team lead, or senior coordination role. Systems, ERP & Reporting Tools

• Strong working knowledge of core accounting systems, such as Oracle.
• Hands-on experience with expense and P2P platforms, alongside group reporting and BI tools.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets. Experience leading or participating in ERP migrations and system implementations is a significant asset. Languages

• Fluency in French and English is mandatory. Working proficiency in German is a strong advantage for seamless communication with our Swiss-German stores and business partners. Leadership & Organizational Drive

• Proven ability to build and structure processes from scratch, mentor and upskill junior team members and champion organizational change. Analytical Acumen

• Strong affinity for data and numbers, a continuous improvement mindset, and a structured approach to solving complex problems. Sport Enthusiast

• A genuine passion for sports, embodying the active, dynamic and team-oriented culture of the company.