Assistant Manager Intercompany

Job Title – Assistant Manager Intercompany

Location - Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER:

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

ABOUT BANGALORE HUB:

Bangalore Hub is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. Bangalore Hub serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.

Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job

In this role you will work as part of the Global Intercompany team at Unilever.

At Intercompany we live a strong purpose “Unifying Unilever through Innovative Intercompany Management” and our Vison is to “Forge synergies between Insights and Technology for seamless Intercompany Management”.

Our operational scope includes designing Global process Model, providing and monitoring targets for BER, Overdue Governance and 3PSP Management.

We work in a dynamic environment with significant change in ways of working resulting from continuous improvement projects, automated/robotised solutions, data driven insights. 

Key deliverables of the role

The role is responsible for the process design and technology of the end-to-end Intercompany and Central Function Allocations under Record to Report function (RTR). Key responsibilities include:

Global Process Model (GPM)

• Design, manage and support the use of R2R Global Process Model (GPM) across Unilever

• Work with the Service delivery managers and Strategic Partners to ensure GPM compliance (incl. running the Annual GPM compliance cycle), identify non-compliance, mitigate the same and ensure that exceptions are addressed through process design and technology solutions.

• Lead the Refresh of R2R GPM per agreed frequency.

Projects

• Ensure Process Design and Delivery of major transformation programs (e.g. Entity Restructures, Blackline/Other system implementations, etc), initiatives led by global functional teams (e.g. GCAD, Treasury teams) and continuous improvement opportunities in the Intercompany/Central Function Allocations area via:

  • Leading and actively participating in process improvement projects, ensuring the smooth integration of new business processes, acquisitions with organisational structure and culture.

  • Identify opportunities for the use of our existing assets to their full potential, maximising return on original investment

• Work closely with the Markets and PEC / OC teams, to ensure effective delivery of Legal / Fiscal initiatives across different markets

Knowledge Management

• Create and maintain R2R GPM process & control knowledge in Intercompany and Central Function Allocations area to be made available for the Commercial Experience organisation

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of emerging process and Digital technology trends in areas of interest to the organisation.

Intercompany Governance

• Drive Performance Management for the end-to-end Intercompany/Central Function Allocations Process by

  • Monitoring intercompany overdue, performing root cause analysis for non-payment and working closely with cross functional teams (S2P, O2C, SCFS, OCs and Controllers) to reduce overdue

  • Govern and monitor 3PSP Intercompany Hub’s performance and KPI’s

  • Work with cross functional teams S2P, O2C, Supply chain to ensure Interco overdue and unmatched balances are within the threshold

  • Report IC balances to GCAD, Treasury, Tax and ComEx leadership

  • Co-ordinate across various teams in countries, market operations and third-party service provider to ensure resolution of intercompany issues.

  • Work closely with planning teams to identify root cause for GR approval delays.

  • Analyse payment on time to propose payment term revision.

  • Work closely with payments team and identify root cause for delay and address with structural solution.

  • Lead change management on integration/demerger projects.

  • Govern & Monitor country finance teams to ensure intercompany overdue settlement.

  • Reporting global intercompany metrics and perform loss tree analysis and drive corrective actions. Consistently identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive implementation.

Qualification/Experience 

Degree in CA with 4-to-5-year experience or equivalent master’s degree. Experience in Intercompany process would be an added advantage. Strong understanding of 3-way match process & payment interfaces Hands on experience on monitoring automated invoice posting process. Prior Experience of having worked in a multi-cultural environment. Track record of excellent service delivery, fast reaction, and crisis management.

Key Skills

• Effective communications both written and verbal.

• Good stakeholder management skills

• Must be a self-starter with proven ability to take ownership of job responsibilities.

• End user knowledge of SAP

• Awareness about Power BI and Workflow management tools would be an added advantage.

• Proficient at collecting / querying / consolidating information from accounting / ERP systems.

• Should have a positive attitude and should be able to proactively get things done.

• Strong in holding self and others accountable.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving mind-set.

• Good interpersonal Skills - Must have the ability to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels inside and outside of the company.

• Agility and ability to adjust quickly to changes

Key Interactions:

• 3PSPs – Capgemini / IBM / Genpact

• UniOps ComEx teams – R2R /S2P OC / PEC/ VMD/CMD

• MCO – Controllers Team / VP/ NFD

• Treasury/ IT/ Tax

• GCAD

At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you!

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