Junior Specialist Accounting

JR SPECIALIST ACCOUNTING

Location: Bogotá, Colombia

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

At adidas, we have a very clear mission: “to be the best sports brand in the world,” and a very passionate purpose: “Through sport, we have the power to change lives.”

This role supports the Accounting team, contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with local statutory requirements, and the execution of key accounting activities.

The Specialist Accounting will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting processes, monthly closing activities, statutory and regulatory reporting, and ensuring proper controls and governance across accounting transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Radian reviews to ensure VAT deductibility and compliance with local requirements.
• Support ICA analysis and compliance activities.
• Prepare and support National Electronic Filing (Magnetic Media) requirements.
• Prepare and submit Cadency reconciliations and reporting.
• Support DANE IPP reporting related to exports and imports, as well as Exchange Market Certificates.
• Prepare and maintain statutory books in accordance with local requirements.
• Support the monthly closing process, including OPEX and Balance Sheet activities.
• Support Cash Tax Planning activities in coordination with Treasury GBS.
• Monitor and follow up on Ariba Purchase Orders (PO) and Travel & Expense (T&E) related activities.
• Support manual journal entry control and governance, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established accounting controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, Treasury and other teams to ensure timely execution and resolution of accounting-related topics.
• Identify potential process improvements and contribute to standardization and efficiency initiatives.

Key Relationships

• Local Finance Team
• Process Owners
• Internal and external stakeholders

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 1 to maximum 3 years of professional experience, ideally within accounting, finance, tax, or related functions.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency, B2 level or above, with the ability to communicate effectively in a business environment.
• Knowledge or exposure to accounting processes such as month-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Colombian accounting and/or tax-related processes such as VAT, ICA, magnetic media, DANE reporting or statutory books is highly valued.
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive, curious and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.