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NIKE, Inc.

General Accountant

Located in Solna, Sweden, you will be part of the world's leading sports brand, work in a first class environment and have an exciting career opportunity ahead within the company. As general accountant you make an impact by working for three entities: Nike Retail Sweden, Nike Retail Denmark and Nike Sweden:

  • Month end deliveries (including balance sheet reconciliation, month end bookings and checks);
  • Co-operate with our extended team in India regarding financial entries, reconciliations, analysis, and deliverable;
  • Provide month end and quarter end support to the Finance team, including preparation of journals, prepayments and accruals;
  • General accounting (Accounts receivable, electronic bank entries, intercompany invoicing, accounting re-classes);
  • Taking part in internal and external audits, also including SOX-related work duties, as well as assisting with all internal audits from our European or Global head offices;
  • Support payroll vendor with information;
  • Analysis of OPEX for both Retail and Wholesale business;
  • As a part of the Nike Sweden finance team participate in various task and ad hoc projects on daily basis;
  • Understand financial policies, procedures and systems to ensure business compliance with internal Nike Corporate policies, SOX compliance and external statutory reporting requirements as necessary;
  • Provide support to the Sweden Accounting Manager with multiple ongoing and ad hoc accounting projects;
  • Cover for Accounting Manager in periods of holiday and absence.

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Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting or similar, with minimum 3 years' work experience;
  • Strong understanding of accounting and good knowledge of Excel;
  • Good knowledge of Tax and Local Statutory requirements represents an advantage;
  • Previous experience with SAP or another ERP package is seen as a merit;
  • Excellent communicator, with very strong English skills, written and spoken;
  • Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving and changing environment;
  • High integrity, transparency and confidence.
  • Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting or similar, with minimum 3 years' work experience;
  • Strong understanding of accounting and good knowledge of Excel;
  • Good knowledge of Tax and Local Statutory requirements represents an advantage;
  • Previous experience with SAP or another ERP package is seen as a merit;
  • Excellent communicator, with very strong English skills, written and spoken;
  • Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving and changing environment;
  • High integrity, transparency and confidence.

Job ID: nike-00396210
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led

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