Payroll Accountant

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Today, the opportunities for growth across NIKE, Inc.’s business portfolio offer more potential than ever. Nike Finance employees play a key role in that progress by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to drive value for every Nike shareholder. They manage accounting and reporting for Nike’s multi-billion-dollar global investment portfolio, debt and equity instruments, and other Treasury activities. They strategize, forecast, audit, analyze, budget, research and lead important decisions. Across Nike’s diverse geographies and businesses, Finance employees deliver far more than just the numbers.

TRADING COMPANY FINANCE SHARED SERVICES

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Today, the opportunities for growth across NIKE, Inc.’s business portfolio offer more potential than ever. Nike Finance employees play a key role in that progress by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to drive value for every Nike shareholder. They manage accounting and reporting for Nike’s multi-billion-dollar global investment portfolio, debt and equity instruments, and other Treasury activities. They strategize, forecast, audit, analyze, budget, research and lead important decisions. Across Nike’s diverse geographies and businesses, Finance employees deliver far more than just the numbers.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

An independent and meticulous Accountant to manage the Payroll Accounting activities of Nike Companies supported by Trading Company Shared Services Accounting team. As the subject matter expert, you will maintain the accuracy and integrity of our financials and reporting. This will be performed through standardized Record to Report (Payroll Accounting) processes in line with Nike Corporate Policies, SOX controls and exceptions compliant to Statutory requirements. Embracing ambiguity with a curious mindset, you will be empowered with continuous improvements opportunities. An effective team player and communicator, you will need to understand the diverse work culture, engage proactively amongst the cross functional stakeholders and cultivate close working relationships.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Execute the End to End Payroll Accounting (6 SEAI Countries – 14 Nike & Converse Entities) including Month End Close; BSPL Flux Analysis; Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation; Reporting; Internal and External Audit Support – efficiently and effectively in line with business continuity
Ability to protect and honor the confidentiality and sensitivity of all employee related information
Achieve accuracy and integrity of Nike Financials via standardized accounting processes aligned to Corporate Policies & Tools; compliant to US GAAP, IFRS, Controls, Statutory and Employee Tax; Labor laws and regulations
Demonstrate process improvement efforts including automation, simplifications and enhanced controls
Update documentations and uphold SSC credibility with quality results; service standards in line with agreed KPI/SLA.
Support projects or intake of new scope with a methodical approach towards a positive experience outcome

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Your key stakeholder will be our Human Resource partners – APAC HR Operations and HR Compliance teams. You will also be engaging with a diversified group of stakeholders in Trading Company Finance and SEAI (Singapore; Malaysia; Thailand; Philippines; Indonesia; India) Controlling. Other key stakeholders that team Payroll Accounting interact with includes Global Hire to Retire; Global Legal Entity Record to Report; Global CAPEX and Global Lease Accounting. The cross functional stakeholders include Tax, Sales and Marketing, Business Unit leaders and Cost Center owners.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification
Minimum 3 years accounting experience in Shared Services Payroll Accounting of a multi-national Fortune 500 company, preferably with regional exposure
Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, GST/VAT, Statutory & Tax Reporting and internal controls. Familiar with employment tax regulations and labor laws requirements in SEAI/APAC region
Adept to translate complex concepts in line with Global policy and Country regulatory (where applicable) into accounting process
Hands-on proficiency in SAP FICO/S4 HANA; Microsoft Excel; Cadency and/or Blackline (Reconciliation Tools)
Self-starter with the aptitude to identify process inefficiency; operational risk and controls gap
Tenacity to navigate through ambiguity and deliver results amidst competing priorities
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and multi-cultural stakeholders through effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skillset

At NIKE, the health and safety of our employees and community is paramount. Even for roles that can be performed remotely, there will be instances where in-person presence is required at the workplace.

An offer of employment is conditional upon submission of proof of Covid-19 vaccination status, for the purpose of planning deployment at the workplace. Successful candidates will also be required to comply with relevant Covid-19 advisories from the government ministries and NIKE at all times.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.