Specialist- DTC
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation :
Global Business Services (GBS) aims to provide globally unified services based on standardized and automated solutions across different functions and markets. This will enable us to drive operational efficiency, quality services, improved agility and better decision-making whilst reducing complexity and workload.
Ensuring correct and daily execution of key responsibilities in the adidas Global Business Services Center according to the requirements of the company Accounting Manual for specific area of responsibility.
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform accounting tasks in AR Wholesale / Retail / eCom for larger markets, having to deal with specific cases of each market
- Check and review tasks handled by junior members, e.g. cash application, master data changes
- Perform sales vs. collection reconciliation for key customers, landlords and online stores
- Perform reports preparation and analysis, e.g. AR deduction report, eCom reconciliation report, Retail aging and collection analysis report
- Perform and review month end closing tasks
- Deal with ad hoc requests and coordinate with others
- Perform, coordinate and review audit tasks, reviewing the quality results within team
- Create and maintain desktop procedures, checking for inconsistencies and improvement opportunities
- Handling of internal and external customer queries on complex cases
- Deliver training to junior member and new member (e.g. sales vs. collection recon)
- Support team lead on project delivery, e.g. efficiency improvement, retail system upgrade
- Raise and implement smart work ideas
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Solid Accounting knowledgeExperience with SAP is an advantageExperience in a Shared Service environment is an advantageAbility to read, write and communicate in English in a business settingAbility to pay close attention to detail and high degree of customer orientationProblem solving and analytical skillsSelf-motivated and self-directed individualQUALIFICATIONS :
4+ years relevant work experience in the accounting / business areaMasters in Accounting, Business Management, Economics or related areasProficiency in MS OfficeFluent in English, spoken and writtenCOURAGE : Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.
OWNERSHIP : Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION : Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY : Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY : Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
RESPECT : Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
Skills Required
Audit, Sap, Accounting, Reconciliation, Ms Office