Manager- Accounting

Purpose / Mission

To ensure proper management of local accounting resources and a strong bookkeeping function in compliance with adidas Group policies and guidelines.

Key Tasks

Functional

• Optimize the accounting department structure to meet business needs efficiently.
• Coordinate and ensure proper performance of daily bookings, monthly reporting, and recurrent tasks in line with local accounting principles and global guidelines.
• Initiate projects to improve current processes and control proper implementation.
• Administer accounting system maintenance and update the global chart of accounts in collaboration with Group Accounting.
• Improve the efficiency of the month-end closing process.
• Monitor and reconcile monthly balance sheet and P&L movements.
• Review payments before submission to authorized signatories.
• Manage accurate bookings of tax liabilities in collaboration with the Tax function.
• Partner with the Manager Internal Control and Profit Protection to ensure compliance with Internal Audit procedures.
• Supervise external audits and ensure proper submission of financial reports.

Controlling

• Manage own KPIs.
• Highlight deviations from agreed plans to management.
• Monitor all reports.

Personnel

• Manage the full accounting department personnel.
• Set personal and team targets.
• Develop the team by assigning regular new projects to enhance their knowledge.

KPIs

• Accuracy of all bookings and reporting.
• Accuracy of budgets and forecasts provided.
• Clean SAP bookkeeping.
• Satisfaction of internal and external parties, including other functions, management, tax authorities, and auditors.

Requirements

• Bookkeeping Level 3 or an Accounting Diploma.
• 3+ years of functional experience.
• Experience in FMCG or retail is a plus.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in the same role.
• Expert Outlook, Excel, and SAP skills; basic Word skills.
• Good English and fluent Hebrew.

Culture and Inclusion

At adidas, employees are encouraged to demonstrate courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and fostering a culture of belonging.