Adidas - Account Payable Accountant (Temporary 1 Year)

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Support to corporate efficiency and values by book-keeping and controlling data entry of invoices for samples and expenses and recording vendor accounts on time and accurately

Key Responsibilities:

• Running and supporting the main processes of Invoices, Payments, Internal and External Audits and Intrenal and Emerging Markets Projects.

• Daily follows and controls of incoming e-invoice on the portal and sends invoices to the related department
• Follows on time and accurately all accounts payable in line with defined standards and handles bookkeeping of fixed assets and accruals described in accounts
• Bookkeeping of various vendor invoices
• Managing all company payments (such as Import payment, Vendor payment, Staff advance payment, Shop Rent payment, Franchise rent payment)
• Controls & following information of invoices on payment due dates and personnel expenses
• Preparation of Ageing Report of vendors monthly
• Following reconciliations of vendors
• Supporting independent audit internal audit processes and ensuring coordination
• Supporting Internal and EM projects (statutory regulation related, integration and automation and other business related efficiency and support projects)
• Ensure that month end processes are completed accurately and timely according to internal schedules
• Ensure that key items of the BS and P&L are reviewed on a regular basis, including the areas that which are influenced by FP&A team to ensure that the balance sheet is correctly and appropriately stated
• Fulfills processes to ensure that Accounting Department meets its objectives and purpose

Key Relationships:

• All internal functions within the company and external vendors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• SAP knowledge is an asset
• IFRS reporting knowledge is an asset
• Fluency in written & spoken English
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Programs especially Excel
• Team oriented, collaborative
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and presentation skills,
• Analytical mind with strong planning and organization skills, ability to meet deadlines

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or related fields from a reputable university
• Minimum 5 years working experience in preferably Accounting / Finance area in a multinational company is an asset