Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:The main purpose of Accounting and Tax Department is to manage and monitor the accounting ledger in accordance with local GAAP (Generally accepted accounting principles) and IFRS (International Accounting Standards). It also involves managing differences between IRFS and Spanish local GAAP. Accounting plays an active role in partnering with Global Shared Service Centre (GBS), local Finance and other clients (internal and external)Key Responsibilities:Ensure proper IFRS accounting according to adidas group accounting policies and identify local GAAP difference to prepare statutory financial statements. Collaborate in maintaining corporate governance and legal compliance. Ensure balance sheet ownership and SAP Key User (Accounting). Acting as an advisor to management on process excellence, scalability, and stronger assurance on critical projects with any accounting impact. Manage external audits to ensure compliance to local regulations and legislation. As market accounting functional expert supports the communication between Market and GBS OrganizationPrepare Treasury forecast, follow up Treasury performance and propose corrective measures to protect cash. Manage daily relationship with banks: manual payments, checks and any other administrative task in dealing with banks. Manage ARIBA purchase orders within Acounting & Tax department. Fill up official surveys and any statistical information to Government and Authorities. KPI's- Balance sheet correctness. - Accuracy in the Treasury forecast. - Quality feedback provided to business partners. - Meet deadlines. Key Relationships:Main stakeholders/customers to be dealt with:- Internally- Sr. Manager Accounting & Tax- Other members of local accounting team- Global Financial Shared Services (GBS)- Group Treasury- Group Accounting- Group Policies & Internal Controls- Legal & Compliance- Other local market partners- Externally- Banks- Group AuditorsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Deep knowledge of Accounting policies and principles both Spanish GAAP and IFRS- Analytical mindset; structured and methodical approach- Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organizing skills. - Highly motivated team player with the ability to work independently. - Ability to act proactively. - Ability to maintain high level of integrity and ethics. - Good communication and influencing skills. - Ability to operate cross-functionally and understanding of external business drivers. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. - Competent user in Microsoft Power Point and expert in Microsoft Excel- Strong knowledge in ERP systems (SAP)Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:- University degree in Economy, Accounting or Business Administration- Minimum of 3 years working experience in the respective area in a multinational environment- Fluent English and Spanish.
