About the role
Purpose / Mission:
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To ensure proper management of local accounting resources.
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To ensure strong bookkeeping function in compliance with adidas Group policies and guidelines.
Key Tasks: Functional:
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To optimize the accounting department structure to meet the business needs efficiently (resources optimization).
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To coordinate and to ensure proper performance by the team of daily and recurrent tasks - daily bookings, monthly reporting in line with local accounting principles and Global guidelines.
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To act as a project initiator to improve the current processes and to control proper implementation.
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To administer accounting system maintenance and to update Global chart of account in close collaboration with Group Accounting.
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To bring efficiency to the month end closing process.
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To monitor & reconcile the monthly balance sheet & P&L movements.
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To review all payments before submission to authorized signatories.
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To manage accurate bookings of tax liabilities in close collaboration with the Tax function.
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To partner closely with the Manager Internal Control and Profit Protection in ensuring full compliance with the Internal Audit procedures.
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To supervise external audit and to ensure proper submission of financial reports.
Controlling:
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To manage own KPIs.
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To highlight any deviations to agreed plans to the management.
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To monitor all reports.
Personnel:
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To manage full accounting department personnel.
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To set up personal & team targets.
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To develop the team by assigning members regular new projects to enhance their knowledge.
KPIs:
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Accuracy on all booking and reporting.
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Accuracy of budget / forecasts provided.
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Clean SAP bookkeeping.
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Satisfaction of internal (other functions, Management) and external parties (Tax Authorities, Auditors…).
Educational Background:
Bookkeeping level 3 / Accounting Diploma.
Professional Background:
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Functional: 3+ years
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Industry: FMCG, Retail is a plus
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Leadership: 2+ years in the same role
IT Skills:
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Outlook: Expert
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Word: Basic
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Excel: Expert
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SAP: Expert
Language Skills:
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English: Good
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Hebrew: Fluent
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