Exciting times at adidas As we continue to grow, we're building a pool of talented professionals for future opportunities in Accounting. By applying, you'll join our talent pipeline, and we'll reach out when a role that matches your profile becomes available. We look forward to connect with you Key Responsibilities: stylemargin:bottom:11.0px: : Perform month:end:closing, corrections and in:depth analysis to ensure the accuracy in the financial statement (e.g. accruals and provisions, settlement files, etc.). : Responsible for a team of specialists accountants to achieve the goals. : Ensure correct revaluation of the balance sheet accounts of all companies within area of responsibility. : Monitoring of systems interfaces, review and explain variations in the different IT systems (e.g. SAP, OMNI, etc). : Manage the review of general ledger account reconciliations within area of responsibility and analysis as part of the monthly close, investigate and resolve discrepancies. : Prepare/update documentation of accounting and reporting procedures within area of responsibility. : Identify, implement, and/or support process improvements and harmonization with a focus on continuous improvement. : Advise and support local, regional, and global projects, as required; provide financial expertise in such projects. : Ensure accurate and timely regular reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual), including internal and external audits. : Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls. : Manage, train and develops associates for the job and broader responsibilities within the company. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: stylemargin:bottom:11.0px: : Understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem:solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non:finance teams. : Adaptable, flexible, and able to deal with ambiguity in an ever:changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude and working collaboratively within the team. : Ability to mediate and bring different stakeholders with different objectives to agree on a consensus and drive decision making : Deadline driven, results:oriented, highly responsible and accountable. : Must be extremely proactive, have strong initiative and be self:motivated. High integrity, ethics, and strong values; excellent organizational skills, detail:orientation, and a high degree of accuracy are all essential. : Good problem:solving skills; strong decision:making skills; innovative use of IT tools and new technology; and good time management and priority setting skills required. : Must have strong accounting skills. : Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: stylemargin:bottom:11.0px: : 5+ years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance. : Fluency in written and spoken English. : Advanced in Excel/Word/PowerPoint. : SAP experience preferred : +3 years of leadership experience