Adidas SR SPECIALIST ACCOUNTING 

South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg 

69569545

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

Secures financial operations by monitoring and approving financial processing, reporting; ensure that accounting records and documentation comply with the requirements of the Group Finance Manual. This role is part of a diversity hiring initiative forcandidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets accounting financial standards by monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions

• Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls

• Verifies accuracy of data and data processing of accounting related information

• Prepares monthly intercompany reconciliation

• Supports accounting procedures, ensure month and year-end balance correctly reflect the economic-financial reality of the company

• Assist internal and external auditors

• Maintains the ERP system and its interfaces with other applications

• Supports creation of financial reports according to IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and local GAAP

• Provides training to workers in both orally and writing form on accounting systems, principles and practices

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Local finance

Local FP&A

Local Tax

LAM Regional Accounting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related fields
• Advanced or fluent English (regional and global communication)
• Experience with external auditing
• Experience in inventory reporting (products or retail)
• SAP and Excel skills
• Solid knowledge of financial processes and accounting principles