Associate - SLM (6 months Fixed Terms Contract)

adidas; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas is seeking an Associate - SLM (6 months Fixed Terms Contract) to ensure accurate daily execution of supplier creation and modification activities within the adidas Global Business Services Centre.

The role involves handling validation, ERP data entry in SAP, and compliance with tax regulations and internal controls, while maintaining SLAs and high data quality. A commerce/finance degree and solid AP experience are expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in Commerce/Business Administration/Finance/ Controlling or similar.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in the accounting or business area.
• Experience in a Shared Service environment is advantageous.
• Proficient with SAP and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Receive vendor creation/changes requests and analyze them.
• Validate requests with required documents per DTP.
• Process vendor creation/changes in ERP systems (SAP) accurately within SLA.
• Ensure tax compliance (VAT/WHT) and adherence to policies.
• Respond to basic inquiries via email and maintain data accuracy.

Skills

Basic accounting knowledge

Accounts payable process

ERP systems (SAP)

Excel

Word

Shared Service experience

Attention to detail

Decision making

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivated

Education

University degree in Commerce/Business Administration/Finance/ Controlling or similar

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Associate - SLM (6 months Fixed Terms Contract)

PURPOSE

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

The primary responsibility of this role is processing of Supplier creation and modification activities and ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant in processing of Supplier creation and changes. The role involves managing day-to-day process activities, maintaining accuracy and adherence to agreed TAT, handling of basic queries related to supplier creation and modification raised stakeholders and ensuring compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Receive request for vendor creation/changes and do analysis
• Validation of request with documents as per DTP
• Handle of creation/changes in Procurement/Non-Procurement in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) ensuring accuracy in all fields with accurately and within SLA timelines
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT/WHT) and company policies.
• Conduct double-checks to ensure accuracy of data entry.
• Follow up on assigned requests in the system
• Respond to basic inquiries via email
• Maintain productivity with high accuracy as per the defined targets
• Support on additional activities and Escalations
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and meet defined SLAs/KPIs
• Perform assigned control activities in a timely manner to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Key Relationships:

• Accounts Payable Team
• Payment Team
• Non-Trade Procurement
• Local market stakeholders via process areas.

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
• Decision making
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail to meet quality standards
• Self-motivated and self-directed individual

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Commerce/Business Administration/Finance/ Controlling or similar
• 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.

• 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.