Senior Accounting & Tax Specialist

Join adidas Europe and shape the future! For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. Our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester and Paris, are centres of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey. At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation. Are you ready to be part of our journey?

Purpose of the Role:

Pillar of rock-solid financial accounting and reporting. Responsible for performing and organizing various accounting and reporting activities, in line with IFRS, local tax regulations, local accounting and fiscal laws, as well as group requirements (Group Finance manual, based on IFRS)

What you will do:

Understanding of all processes in the company and how they are recorded through SAP and reflected in financial statements of adidas Bulgaria. Coordination and verification of all postings done in the company’s financial information program (ERP), according to the legal provisions and to the requirements of adidas Group. Actively ensure sustainability of the local GAAP books and General Ledger structure Support Group Taxes and Deloitte on tax compliance and audits – VAT, Intrastat, CIT return preparation, WHT declaration Secure internal processes are tax compliant and ensure that all taxes and charges are paid in full and on time Support Bulgaria Accounting & Tax Manager in external statutory and tax audits Preparation and delivery of month end/year end statutory and group activities. Posting complex business transactions in line with statutory and group legislation Performing internal and external reconciliations and regular internal controls Participation in various projects for the implementation, testing, and modifying ERP in the financial-accounting field Proactive collaboration with SEE Finance team

Skills you will need:

Strong accounting knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP and tax legislation. Strong process understanding of accounting and finance relevant processes Advanced SAP Knowledge. Advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks. Minimum 2 years of Accounting experience preferably in a multinational environment Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Life at adidas:

Competitive remuneration package Annual bonus Private insurance Monthly meal tickets Premium gym membership discount Free access to self-learning platform Employee Assistance Program (personal counselling on variety of topics) Hybrid working model