Associate Freight (6 months Fixed-Term Contract)

adidas; Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas Global Business Services Center in Chennai is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional to ensure daily execution of invoices in line with the company's Accounting Manual. You will register scanned invoices, perform SAP-based processing, do 2-way/3-way matching, handle non-PO invoices, maintain tax compliance, and support automation ideas to improve accuracy and efficiency.

University degree with 2–3 years in accounting required; experience in a Shared Service environment is

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent education required.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in the accounting / business area.
• Experience in Accounts Payable and ERP systems (SAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Receive scanned invoices and register them in the system.
• Process vendor invoices in ERP (e.g., SAP) 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.
• Ensure tax compliance (VAT/WHT) and company policies.
• Conduct double-checks to ensure accuracy of data entry.
• Follow up on assigned documents in the system.
• Respond to basic inquiries via email.
• Maintain productivity with high accuracy as per targets.
• Provide ideas for automation or system enhancement opportunities.
• Perform assigned control activities in a timely manner to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures

Skills

Accounts payable

ERP systems

Excel & Word

Attention to detail

Communication

Shared services experience

Accounting knowledge

Self-motivation

Responsibility & accountability

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

PURPOSE

Ensuring correct and daily execution of key responsibilities in the adidas Global Business Services Center according to the requirements of the company Accounting Manual for specific area of responsibility.

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.
• Respond to basic inquiries via email.
• Maintain productivity with high accuracy as per the defined targets.
• Provide ideas for automation or system enhancement opportunities.
• Perform assigned control activities in a timely manner to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or equivalent education required.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in the accounting / business area

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

BEHAVIORS

• COURAGE:Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP:Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.