Sr. Specialist - Record-to-Report

Adidas; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adidas in Chennai seeks a Senior GL Specialist to ensure accurate month-end close, perform reconciliations, and deliver timely reports. You will analyze results with Local Teams, FP&A and Group Accounting to drive process improvements in a fast-paced global setting.

The role requires a degree in Finance, 9+ years GL experience, and strong SAP/MS Office skills. Excellent English communication is essential for cross-cultural collaboration.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance/CA-Inter/ICWA-Inter.
• Minimum 9 years’ GL experience.
• Experience in Shared Service/GBS/GCC setup and Finance Transitions.
• Broad and deep theoretical understanding of the job function.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journal entries, including accruals and prepayments.
• Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliations with follow-up on open items.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports – Standard & Adhoc.
• Collaborate with Local Teams, Group Accounting, and FP&A for monthly results analysis.
• Serve as SME with end-to-end process visibility and guidance to the team.
• Coordinate with departments to gather transaction info and investigate unreconciled items.
• Prepare documentation for audits (external and internal).
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and implement solutions.
• Lead cross-functional ad-hoc projects and tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-cultural adaptability

Education

University degree in Finance / CA-Inter / ICWA-Inter

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

• Ensuring correct and daily execution of key responsibilities in the GBS center according to the requirements of GBS policies, procedures, and guidelines, and according to the Group Accounting Manual for specific area of responsibility.
• Self-directed worker for a specific service area.
• Supports organizational effectiveness through the identification and/or implementation of process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare month-end journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, provisions, and prepayments, ensuring compliance with company policies and adherence to deadlines.
• Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliations, ensuring timely completion and prompt follow-up and resolution of unexplained or unreconciled open items.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports - Standard & Adhoc.
• Maintain close collaboration with Local Teams, Group Accounting, and FP&A teams to conduct a detailed analysis of monthly business results.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with end-to-end process visibility, providing guidance and support to the team as needed.
• Coordinate with various departments to gather transaction-related information and investigate unreconciled items.
• Compile and prepare documentation for external and internal audits requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional ad-hoc projects and assigned tasks.

Key Relationships:

• Business Owners & Market team
• FP&A team
• Finance Controllers
• Finance Global Process Owners (GPO)
• Senior finance stakeholders - Directors, VP’s Others
• Vendor / Customer service lead

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong accounting expertise in own area of work and related areas
• Good knowledge in the use of SAP through proven work experience
• Familiar with Microsoft office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good English level
• Excellent communication skills
• Capability to resolve issue independently
• Clear thinking
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with different international cultures

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Finance/ CA- Inter/ ICWA- Inter
• Minimum 9 years’ GL experience
• Experience in a Shared Service / GBS/ GCC set up, Finance Transitions and operations
• Broad and deep theoretical understanding of job function