Junior Specialist Accounting

FashionUnited Group; Bogotá; Hybride; COP 42 000 000 - 60 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

adidas is seeking a Specialist Accounting to support day-to-day accounting processes, monthly closing, and statutory reporting in Bogotá. The role emphasizes accuracy, governance, and collaboration across Finance, Tax and Treasury teams.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in accounting, strong English, and familiarity with Colombian VAT/ICA, magnetic media, and statutory books. SAP knowledge is a plus, enabling efficient month-end activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or related field.
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in accounting or related functions.
• Intermediate to advanced English (B2+), able to communicate in a business environment.
• Knowledge of month-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with Colombian accounting and tax processes (VAT, ICA, magnetic media, DANE reporting, statutory books).
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Perform VAT deductibility reviews and ensure local compliance.
• Support ICA analysis and compliance activities.
• Prepare and support National Electronic Filing (Magnetic Media) requirements.
• Prepare and submit Cadency reconciliations and reporting.
• Support DANE IPP reporting for exports/imports and Exchange Market Certificates.
• Prepare and maintain statutory books per local requirements.
• Support monthly closing including OPEX and balance sheet activities.
• Support Cash Tax Planning with Treasury GBS.
• Monitor Ariba POs and Travel & Expense related activities.
• Support manual journal entry control and governance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, Treasury and other teams to resolve topics.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to standardization and efficiency.

Connaissances

VAT compliance

Month-end closing

Balance sheet reconciliations

Journal entries

Financial reporting

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

At adidas, we have a very clear mission: “to be the best sports brand in the world,” and a very passionate purpose: “Through sport, we have the power to change lives.”

This role supports the Accounting team, contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with local statutory requirements, and the execution of key accounting activities.

The Specialist Accounting will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting processes, monthly closing activities, statutory and regulatory reporting, and ensuring proper controls and governance across accounting transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Radian reviews to ensure VAT deductibility and compliance with local requirements.
• Support ICA analysis and compliance activities.
• Prepare and support National Electronic Filing (Magnetic Media) requirements.
• Prepare and submit Cadency reconciliations and reporting.
• Support DANE IPP reporting related to exports and imports, as well as Exchange Market Certificates.
• Prepare and maintain statutory books in accordance with local requirements.
• Support the monthly closing process, including OPEX and Balance Sheet activities.
• Support Cash Tax Planning activities in coordination with Treasury GBS.
• Monitor and follow up on Ariba Purchase Orders (PO) and Travel & Expense (T&E) related activities.
• Support manual journal entry control and governance, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established accounting controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, Treasury and other teams to ensure timely execution and resolution of accounting-related topics.
• Identify potential process improvements and contribute to standardization and efficiency initiatives.

Key Relationships

• Local Finance Team
• Process Owners
• Internal and external stakeholders

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 1 to maximum 3 years of professional experience, ideally within accounting, finance, tax, or related functions.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency, B2 level or above, with the ability to communicate effectively in a business environment.
• Knowledge or exposure to accounting processes such as month-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Colombian accounting and/or tax-related processes such as VAT, ICA, magnetic media, DANE reporting or statutory books is highly valued.
• Experience with SAPis an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive, curious and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.