Senior Associate - Accounts (Third Party)

PUMA Sports India Pvt Ltd.; Bengaluru; Vor Ort; INR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA Sports India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Associate - Accounts to own end-to-end control of retail sales and inventory across POS and SAP. You will reconcile data, post transactions, and support month-end closures with strong Excel skills.

Experience in SAP, retail finance, and inventory management is essential; involvement with store operations, warehouse, and internal audit will be frequent.

Qualifikationen

• B.Com or equivalent qualification.
• Retail finance experience with inventory/control and sales postings.
• Strong SAP knowledge, especially sales posting and stock movements.
• Experience with retail POS systems and inventory management systems.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and root causes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Aufgaben

• End-to-end control and reconciliation of retail sales and inventory across POS and SAP.
• Reconcile sales between POS and SAP; identify mismatches and unposted sales.
• Ensure timely posting of all pending/stuck sales documents and month-end sales closure.
• Monitor end-to-end inventory movements across Warehouse, Store, Store, and inter-store transfers.
• Prepare regular SAP stock reconciliation and investigate discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Store Operations, Warehouse, Finance, IT/SAP and Internal Audit to resolve issues.
• Drive process improvements and ensure closure of gaps.

Kenntnisse

SAP

Sales posting

Inventory movements

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Ausbildung

B.Com / equivalent qualification

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management tools

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title

Senior Associate - Accounts

Reports to: Assistant Manager - Business Finance (Retail)

Position Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for end-to-end control and reconciliation of retail sales and inventory transactions across POS and SAP. The role will ensure that sales and stock movements are accurately recorded, reconciled and synchronized across systems, with timely resolution of transaction/document-related issues. It will also involve sales and COGS closure for month end. The role will work closely with Store Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Internal Audit and other cross-functional teams to identify gaps, investigate root causes and drive closure of issues related to sales posting, inventory movements and system reconciliation. The ideal candidate should have strong SAP knowledge in Sales & Inventory processes, strong Excel skills and a high level of ownership for resolving operational issues. Retail domain experience is preferred.

Key Objectives

Sales Reconciliation & Control

Perform regular reconciliation of sales between POS and SAP.

Identify and investigate mismatches, unposted sales and stuck/failed documents.

Ensure timely clearance and posting of all pending/stuck sales documents.

Ensure complete and accurate sales posting in SAP.

Month end sales closure

Inventory Movement Control

Monitor and track end-to-end inventory movements across: Warehouse → Store

Store → Store

Store → Warehouse

Other inter-location movements

Ensure all physical stock movements are accurately captured and synchronized between POS and SAP.

Track pending, failed or unmatched stock movement documents and drive timely closure.

Month end COGS closure

Inventory Reconciliation

Prepare and maintain regular reconciliation between SAP stock and system stock.

Deep dive into inventory differences and identify root causes.

Investigate discrepancies arising from system transactions, stock movements, posting gaps, timing differences and operational errors.

Drive corrective actions and ensure closure of identified gaps.

Stock Audit & Compliance

Maintain effective tracking of store stock audits.

Monitor audit observations and ensure timely investigation and closure of inventory-related gaps.

Coordinate with Internal Audit and provide necessary reconciliations, transaction details and supporting information.

Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Management

Act as a key point of contact for sales and inventory-related system/process issues.

Coordinate with Store, Warehouse, Finance, IT/SAP and Internal Audit teams to resolve issues.

Proactively identify recurring issues and recommend process/system improvements.

Demonstrate strong ownership and willingness to deep dive into issues until resolution.

Key Performance Indicators

POS vs SAP Sales Reconciliation Accuracy

Inventory Reconciliation Accuracy – SAP vs Olabi

Inventory Movement Matching / Synchronization %

Ageing of Open Inventory Movement Documents

Inventory Variance – Value & %

Timely Closure of Stock Audit Observations %

Inventory/Sales Issues Resolved Within TAT

Reduction in Recurring System & Process Gaps Accuracy and Timeliness of MIS / Reconciliation Reports

Organizational relationships

Store Teams

Internal Audit Team

Tax Team

Warehouse Team

YOUR TALENT

Eligibility Criteria And Functional Competencies Required

B.Com / equivalent qualification

Relevant experience in retail finance, inventory control, sales postings, retail operations finance or inventory accounting.

Strong hands-on experience with SAP, particularly sales posting, inventory transactions and stock movement processes.

Experience working with retail POS systems and inventory management systems.

Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Ability to investigate discrepancies and identify root causes rather than only reporting variances.

Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

High ownership, attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.

Equal Opportunities

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.

AI Policy

To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process.

Company Culture

We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.