WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Senior Accountant will be part of Nike Pacific’s Finance Controlling team, serving as a key connection across revenue, inventory, and supply chain accounting activities. Reporting to the Marketplace & Inventory Supply Chain Accounting Manager, you will partner closely with, Sales, Marketplace Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics teams to ensure accurate reporting, drive business performance, and support strategic projects across Australia and New Zealand.

You will work closely with our Offshore Managed Service Provider, regional headquarters and Nike, Inc. global teams, maintaining effective and timely communication while contributing to a broad range of local and global projects and initiatives. These partnerships will provide valuable exposure to Nike’s end-to-end business processes and a broad network of key stakeholders, including external service providers supporting strategic initiatives and audits.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a driven and experienced Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and brings deep expertise across commercial accounting, and financial control. This person combines strong technical accounting capability with an inquisitive mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity. They are comfortable navigating complexity, partnering across multiple business functions, and translating financial information into actionable insights that drive decisions and improve outcomes. They have a strong understanding of revenue streams across wholesale, retail, brick-and-mortar stores and digital commerce channels.

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller and influential business partner who can shift conversations beyond reporting results to uncovering opportunities and risks. They are agile, solutions-focused, and able to balance operational excellence with strategic thinking. Success in this role requires sound judgement, confidence challenging assumptions, and the ability to collaborate effectively across a broad stakeholder network.

• 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience gained within a commercial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or equivalent preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook with ability to deploy them effectively for analysis reporting, presentation, and process-flow improvement.
• Experience with SAP and ERP systems and enabling tool solutions (e.g. Blackline, POS) would be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Highly developed business partnering, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will play a critical role in supporting Nike Pacific’s financial integrity across revenue and supply chain accounting. Working across Australia and New Zealand, you will manage key month-end activities, provide financial insights, and partner with stakeholders to improve processes, controls, and business outcomes.

• Lead month-end close activities for revenue accounting entries, including discounts, rebates, claims and returns across all channels.
• Analyse monthly financial results, investigate variances, prepare reconciliations, and support accurate financial reporting.
• Preparation and ownership of reporting requirements including quarter end schedules, monthly reporting decks and SOX controls.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of data flows between point-of-sale systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Translate financial data into meaningful business insights, helping stakeholders make informed decisions and drive performance.
• Partner directly with customers and commercial teams to review rebates and discount programmes, ensuring alignment with agreed trading terms and contractual obligations, and assist to drive the structure and content of all relevant commercial trading terms in customer contracts.
• Partner cross-functionally on business projects, providing systems, process, and accounting expertise.
• Provide assistance with other ad hoc activities and backfill support for the wider team.

Note: Irregular work hours may be required during peak periods.