ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
JOB PURPOSE
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are passionate to lead the delivery of accurate performance of accounting operations within the end-to-end service delivery model ensuring the month end reporting for a cluster of countries and to lead continuous improvement & harmonization initiatives for one of the R2R Process for Europe to increase cost-efficiency & speed of the service delivery model and audit then this role is just for you!
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Take E2E ownership for the accuracy & correctness of the books for a cluster of countries with medium-complex legal structure
To manage and co-ordinate the end to end process for transacting, closing and reporting the Group accounts including control and reconciliation of the general ledger
Ensure effective management of all input to financial systems and the control, verification, and processing of all financial transactions – either through the own team or the external service provider
Ensure accounting rules are properly applied for both management and financial accounts in compliance with corporate standards and secures integrity of financial systems and the financial operating model, in accordance with financial procedures, external audit requirements and best accounting practice
Present & explain movements in financial statements to National Finance Director or VP Finance in quarterly close meetings
Verify accounts reconciliation performed by service provider
Ensure intercompany balances at minimum level
To lead strategic continuous improvement & harmonization initiatives for one of the R2R Process for Europe to increase cost-efficiency & speed of the service delivery model
Manage the relationship with Service Recipient Managers in the MCOs. Interact with the Controllers and National Finance Director or VP Finance wherever required
Developing win-win relationships with selected providers to meet our current and future requirements
Take responsibility for the end-to-end financial accounting process for all countries serviced
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
University degree (preferable accountancy, economy, or finance) or ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant would be an asset
Good knowledge of IFRS and Financial Accounting (R2R) confirmed by 2-3 years of experience
Demonstrated track record of excellent service delivery and crisis management
Skills
Embedding a service excellence mindset and focusing on client and user needs
Effective communications both written and oral in English
Ability to apply professional knowledge in accounting provisions, accounting principles, preparation, audit and disclosure requirements to make appropriate judgements and recommend solutions
Project and Change Management
Performance Improvement
Networking
Leadership
You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
WHAT WE OFFER
Hybrid work and flexibility
Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications
Annual Bonus
Sharing the cost of professional training & courses
Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, and many others
Extra days off to take care of yourself and others
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Unilever es una organización comprometida con la equidad, la inclusión y la diversidad para impulsar los resultados de nuestro negocio y crear un futuro mejor, cada día, para nuestros diversos empleados, consumidores globales, socios y comunidades. Creemos que una fuerza laboral diversa nos permite igualar nuestras ambiciones de crecimiento e impulsar la inclusión en todo el negocio. ¡En Unilever estamos interesados en que cada individuo traiga su 'Whole Self' al trabajo y esto te incluye a ti! Por lo tanto, si necesita algún requisito de soporte o acceso, le recomendamos que nos avise en el momento de su solicitud para que podamos apoyarle a través de su viaje de reclutamiento.
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