Associate - Accounts Payable (6 months fixed-term contract)

PURPOSE

Ensuring correct and daily execution of key responsibilities in the adidas Global Business Services Centeraccording to the requirements of the company Accounting Manual for specific area of responsibility.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Receive scanned copies of invoices and register them in the System.
• Process vendor invoices in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) ensuring accuracy in pricing, tax, currency, and coding.
• Perform 2-way/3-way matching for invoices and record entries in ERP.
• Handle non-PO invoices, credit notes & debit notes.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT/WHT) and company policies.
• Conduct double-checks to ensure accuracy of data entry.
• Follow up on assigned documents in the system.
• Respond to basic inquiries via email.
• Maintain productivity with high accuracy as per the defined targets.
• Provide ideas for automation or system enhancement opportunities.
• Perform assigned control activities in a timely manner to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic Accounting knowledge
• Knowledge in Accounts Payable process
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), Basic Microsoft Excel, Word Skills
• Experience in a Shared Service environment is an advantage
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail to meet quality standards
• Self-motivated and self-directed individual

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or equivalent education required.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in the accounting / business area