Senior Financial Accountant

7 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Adidas Full time
About the Role

This position plays a critical role in overseeing key aspects of our Finance Operations processes for adidas Pacific, including core accounting activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing parts of our month-end financial closing process, contributing to our year-end audit and statutory accounts activities, and ensuring full adherence to approved accounting standards and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the month-end closing process, including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial postings.
  • Support the year-end audit and local statutory accounts process in partnership with external parties.
  • Assist in the coordination of the wholesale trade terms process and rebate management process.
  • Manage the lease database and ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS16).
  • Assist with local tax requirements, including compiling requirements for returns in liaison with external consultants.
  • Manage the price change process, including analysis of price discrepancies.
  • Responsible for the administration of finance- and business-related contract database for Pacific.
  • Perform financial ad-hoc analysis in close collaboration with Senior Manager, Accounting.
  • Constantly challenge the norm and ensure the development and delivery of accurate and relevant financial solutions.
  • Support Senior Manager, Accounting in any Global, Emerging Market, or local relevant accounting projects.
Key Relationships

Internally:

  • Senior Director Finance, Pacific
  • Senior Manager Accounting, Pacific
  • Pacific Finance Team (FP&A, Demand Planning, Credit, Internal Control, and Procurement)
  • GBS

Externally:

  • Auditors
  • Tax Consultants
About You
  • Highly organized with exceptional time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical thinker with strong numerical abilities.
  • Thrives in being a team player while also having the ability to work autonomously.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Abilities
  • Advanced degree or qualification in accounting (e.g. CA/CPA)
  • Working knowledge in handling financial accounts
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Familiar with ERP applications, such as SAP
  • Experienced in month-end closing procedures and year-end audit requirements
  • Familiar with local and International Accounting Standards and preferably local tax regulations
  • Preferably 5+ years of operational finance experience with a focus on accounting
  • Industry: Ideally in Apparel/Fashion, Sport, or FMCG
What's on Offer?

The successful candidate will receive a competitive base salary and a range of adidas employee benefits, which may include:

  • Bonus & Perks – Enjoy performance incentives and recognition for your hard work.
  • Product Discounts – Enjoy generous discounts across all adidas merchandise.
  • Hybrid Work Options – 3 days in the office/2 days remote.
  • Flexible Work Hours.
  • Fitness – Annual gym membership discount.
  • Wellbeing – We invest in your mental health and wellbeing through training and access to the Employee Assistance Programs.
  • Parental Benefits – Thought-out benefits for both Mum and Dad.
  • People and Culture – Employee Engagement Events throughout the year.


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