Adidas SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT 

China, Shanghai, Yangpu District 

870338353

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

This position oversees parts of our Finance Operations processes for adidas Pacific including core accounting activities. Key responsibilities include managing parts of our month-end financial closing process, contributing to our year-end audit and statutory accounts activities, and thereby ensuring full adherence to approved accounting standards and statutory requirements.

In addition, cross-functional activities include rebate management, overseeing the lease database, and preparing monthly standard or ad-hoc reports. Through engaging with our GBS (Global Business Services) team the role seeks to continuously identify opportunities for further collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-end closing process which includes general ledger maintenance, preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, and financial postings
• Support of year-end audit and local statutory accounts process in partnership with external parties
• Assist in the Co-ordination of the wholesale trade terms process and rebate management process
• Manage lease database and ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS16)
• Assist with local tax requirements which includes compiling requirements for returns in liaison with external consultants
• Manage the price change process including analysis of price discrepancies
• Responsible for administration of finance- and business-related contract database for Pacific
• Financial ad-hoc analysis in close collaboration with Senior Manager, Accounting
• Constantly challenging the norm and ensuring the development and delivery of accurate and relevant financial solutions
• Support Senior Manager, Accounting in any Global, Emerging Market, or local relevant accounting projects

Key Relationships:

Internally:
• Senior Director Finance, Pacific

• Senior Manager Accounting, Pacific

• Pacific Finance Team (FP&A, Demand Planning, Credit, Internal Control and Procurement)

• GBSExternally:
• Auditors

• Tax Consultants

About You

• Highly organized with exceptionaltimemanagement skills.
• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong numerical abilities.
• Thrive in being a team player whilst also having the ability toworkautonomously.
• Analytical thinker with strong numerical abilities.
• Thrive in being a team player whilst also having the ability to work autonomously.

Knowledge Skills, Experience and Abilities:

• Advanced degree or qualification in accounting (e.g. CA/CPA)
• Working knowledge in handling financial accounts
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiar with ERP applications, such as SAP
• Experienced in month-end closing procedures and year-end audit requirements
• Familiar with local and International Accounting Standards and preferably local tax regulations
• Preferably 5+ years of operational finance experience with focus on accounting.
• Industry: Ideally in Apparel/ Fashion, Sport or FMCG

• Bonus & Perks– Enjoy performance incentives and recognition for your hard work.
• Product Discounts– Enjoy generous discounts across all adidas merchandise.
• Hybrid Work Options– 3 days in the office/2 day remote.
• Flexible Work Hours.
• Fitness– Annual gym membership discount.
• Wellbeing– We invest in your mental health and wellbeing through training and access to the Employee Assistance Programs.
• Parental Benefits– thought-out benefits for both Mum and Dad.
• People and Culture- Employee Engagement Events throughout the year.

adidas Pacific HQ is in a brand-new built, modern, and vibrant space nestled in the heart of Melbourne's iconic sporting precinct at 65 Dover Street, Cremorne.

At our Head Office location, we're proud to offer a state-of-the-art work environment that champions innovation and collaboration.
Embracing a hybrid work model, we're providing the flexibility of on-site and remote work, ensuring a balanced approach to productivity and well-being for all our valued employees.