Financial Accounting Specialist

FashionUnited Group; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 60.000.000 - 100.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

adidas Group in Bogotá, Colombia seeks an accounting professional to manage accounting activities, support budget and forecasting, and provide financial analysis to guide decisions. You will contribute to accurate financial reporting and compliance with IFRS and local GAAP, working closely with FP&A and Controlling teams.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, proficiency in Excel/BI tools, and collaboration to meet deadlines and support business performance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in IFRS accounting.
• Intermediate English level (B1/B2).

Responsabilidades

• Executes and monitors accounting activities with accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Supports month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Ensures internal controls compliance with IFRS and local GAAP through procedures.
• Performs detailed financial analysis on performance trends and KPIs.
• Supports cash monitoring, forecasting, and liquidity planning.

Conocimientos

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Data accuracy

Excel / BI tools

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Herramientas

Excel

BI tools

Financial systems

Descripción del empleo

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Supports effective financial operations by executing accounting processes, assisting in budgeting and forecasting, consolidating financial data, and providing analysis to support decision-making. Ensures accuracy of financial records, compliance with regulatory requirements, and timely reporting. Contributes to financial planning consistency and operational efficiency to support profitability and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Management and Financial Control:

• Executes and monitors accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Supports month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing reconciliations and required documentation.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, IFRS, and local GAAP through proper documentation and adherence to procedures.
• Identifies discrepancies or variances and supports investigation and resolution.

Financial Planning and Budgeting:

• Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts by gathering data and performing initial analysis.
• Prepares standard reports and contributes to monthly business reviews with variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
• Supports financial planning processes by maintaining data accuracy and consistency in financial systems.
• Provides operational support to business partners with financial data and insights.

Financial Analysis and Business Support:

• Performs detailed financial analysis on performance trends, costs, and profitability drivers.
• Supports evaluation of store performance and investment initiatives through data analysis.
• Prepares reports and dashboards to track key KPIs and highlight performance gaps.
• Contributes to identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost control.

Cash Management:

• Supports daily and weekly cash monitoring and reporting activities.
• Assists in cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Performs cash reconciliations and investigates discrepancies in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Ensures adherence to cash handling procedures and internal policies.

Key Relationships:

• Local and regional Finance teams
• FP&A and Controlling teams
• Commercial and operational stakeholders
• Internal and external auditors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail with focus on data accuracy
• Proficiency in financial systems and Excel / data tools / BI
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting IFRS
• Intermediate English Level (B1/B2)

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