Payments Specialist – SAP, AP & Compliance Focus

FashionUnited Group; Bogotá; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas Group is seeking a Payments Specialist to manage end-to-end payments for vendors, employees, and reimbursements within our Global Business Services (GBS). The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and adherence to internal controls and local regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Accounting/Finance, 2+ years in Payments or Accounts Payable, and experience with SAP and banking platforms. English and Spanish fluency are required, with Portuguese as a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Commerce/Business Administration/Finance.
• 2+ years of experience in Payments, Treasury Operations, or Accounts Payable.
• Strong understanding of banking processes, payment controls, and financial compliance standards.
• Experience using SAP and banking platforms; knowledge of Ariba, Concur, or APWF is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute vendor, tax, and intercompany payments in full compliance with internal policies, controls, and local regulations.
• Prepare and review payment proposals to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to execution.
• Verify daily bank statements, classify outgoing payments, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure all payments have proper documentation and approvals before processing.
• Maintain and reconcile interim accounts open items and clearing accounts, promptly identifying and resolving differences.
• Support internal and external stakeholders by addressing payment-related inquiries.
• Participate in month-end closing and ensure accurate posting of payment-related transactions.
• Maintain DTPs and documentation thoroughly and accurately, following company and audit standards.
• Identify improvement opportunities within the payment process and support their implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on automation, standardization and process optimization initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Concur

APWF

Job description

adidas Group is seeking a Payments Specialist to manage end-to-end payments for vendors, employees, and reimbursements within our Global Business Services (GBS). The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and adherence to internal controls and local regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Accounting/Finance, 2+ years in Payments or Accounts Payable, and experience with SAP and banking platforms. English and Spanish fluency are required, with Portuguese as a plus.