Accounts Payable Associate

Adidas; Chennai; On-site; INR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Adidas in Chennai is seeking an Associate AP to manage invoice processing in ERP systems, perform 2-way/3-way matching, and ensure accurate pricing, tax, currency, and coding.

You will handle non-PO invoices and credit/debit notes, maintain timely data entry, and coordinate with internal teams and markets to resolve vendor inquiries.

Qualifications

• Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of AP processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, especially SAP, and MS Excel/Word.
• Experience in a Shared Service environment is an advantage.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability in delivery.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail to meet quality standards.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Register scanned invoices in the system and process in ERP with accurate pricing, tax, currency, and coding.
• Perform 2-way/3-way matching and record entries in ERP.
• Handle non-PO invoices, credit notes & debit notes and ensure tax compliance.
• Maintain data entry accuracy and follow up on documents in the system.

Skills

Basic accounting

Accounts payable process

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Responsibility & accountability

SAP experience

MS Excel

MS Word

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Associate AP KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Receive scanned copies of invoices and register them in the System. Process vendor invoices in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) ensuring accuracy in pricing, tax, currency, and coding. Perform 2-way/3-way matching for invoices and record entries in ERP. Handle non-PO invoices, credit notes & debit notes. Ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT/WHT) and company policies. Conduct double-checks to ensure accuracy of data entry. Follow up on assigned documents in the system. Experience in managing and resolving email queries effectively, ensuring timely responses and appropriate issue resolution. Maintain productivity with high accuracy as per the defined KPI’s. Manage and coordinate activities across multiple markets, internal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, handling varying levels of complexity and ensuring timely resolution of operational requirements.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic Accounting knowledge
• Knowledge in Accounts Payable process
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), Basic Microsoft Excel, Word Skills
• Experience in a Shared Service environment is an advantage
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail to meet quality standards
• Self-motivated and self-directed individual

Experience Level Mid Level