Specialist- DTC

Job Description

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 knowledge Experience with SAP is an advantage Experience in a Shared Service environment is an advantage Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a business setting Ability to pay close attention to detail and high degree of customer orientation Problem solving and analytical skills Self-motivated and self-directed individual Qualifications 4 + years relevant work experience in the accounting / business area Masters in Accounting, Business Management, Economics or related areas Proficiency in MS Office Fluent in English, spoken and written adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. Show more Show less