Future Talent Program – Finance Trainee

About the Program.

Are you passionate about sports and eager to start your career with a global leader in the industry? At adidas, we believe in the power of sport to change lives, and our mission is to be the best sports brand in the world. Kazakhstan is part of the Emerging Markets Central Cluster—a fast-growing region with strong business and brand ambitions.

The Future Talent Program in Kazakhstan is designed to bring together bright, ambitious, and passionate talents into the adidas world. This six-month program, starting in summer 2025, offers a unique blend of hands-on experience, learning, and development. You’ll support the Finance team in daily operations while leading a business development project, which you will present to adidas management at the program’s end. Beyond the invaluable experience, you’ll gain regional and global networking opportunities, sharpen your commercial and business acumen, and, upon successful completion, have the chance to join the adidas talent pool—opening doors to future career opportunities within the company.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Support the Accounting & Finance team in performing solid bookkeeping practices that comply with both internal policies and external regulations. Establish strong controls and processes with a focus on Retail Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accuracy on all booking and reporting.
• Support accounting and finance team in administering accounting system maintenance and meeting month-end closing deadlines.
• Assist in reviewing and following up on outstanding accounts payable transactions.
• Support in reviewing and following up for all outstanding accounts payable transactions.
• Contribute to the timely and accurate submission of financial reports to external auditors and authorities.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives within the Finance department.
• Execute an assigned project as part of the program.

Key requirements:

• Graduate degree 2024-2025 with a high GPA in Accounting or Finance.
• Sports enthusiast.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• English (verbal & written) is preffered
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Reliability, proactiveness, teamwork and flexibility, strong focus on details and high level of accuracy.
• Previous internship or part-time experience in accounting or finance is a plus.

Key facts:

• Duration: 6 months.
• Schedule: full time with flexible working hours and hybrid format.
• Competitive compensation.
• Location: adidas Kazakhstan office, Almaty, Dostyk av. 210.
• Mentorship programs and monthly meetings about progression.

Next steps:

• To apply for the role, please submit your up-to-date CV in English&Russian.
• If your profile meets the requirements, the first stage will be a phone interview.
• Upon successful completion of the phone interview, you will be invited for an interview with the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• The final stage will be a case interview with the hiring managers' team.