Assistant Manager - Group Reporting, Accounting and Control operations

Job description

SALARY: Up to £39,000 + Outstanding Benefits package including Bonus, Pension, 25 Days Holiday, Private Health and Gym

BACKGROUND

The Group Chief Accountants Department (GCAD) is the primary custodian for Unilever's Group financial & management reporting and Global Financial Controls Framework, manages the global audit relationship with KPMG, determines and ensures adherence to Unilever's accounting policies, and many other projects related to how Unilever measures its performance and presents and communicates this to the external world..

JOB SUMMARY

– Reporting operations

– Ensure that the tax and pension accounting is performed in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and reported in the Group Financial statements (quarterly and monthly reporting)

– Own the relevant P&L and Balance Sheet notes in Unilever's Annual Report and Accounts (ARA)

– Analysis of the tax and pension numbers (P&L and BS components) to identify / understand any unusual movements and ensure that these are appropriately explained

– GCAD lead in addressing issues and queries for tax and pension reporting by countries, in coordination with the global Tax and Pensions team to finalize tax P&L and Balance Sheet components

– GCAD lead to support Latin American countries and Operating Centres for financial accounting and reporting requirements (e.g. v100 & v800 submissions) and management reporting (PL related) queries

– Control operations – Order to Cash

– Lead the Controls Process Improvement Meeting for Order to Cash, and ensure completion of actions arising from this meeting

– Drive implementation of Global Financial Controls Framework

– Address and resolve queries on Order to Cash controls originating from CSC, O2C Hubs and countries. This will involve regular engagement with relevant stakeholders, in particular, during Financial Controls Assessment (FCA) and annual compliance confirmation exercises

– Suggest improvements / changes to controls framework (wherever required)

– Work with KPMG for Group audit requirements on specific topics of ownership (e.g. tax, pensions, ARA notes, O2C controls)

– Identify accounting, reporting or controls training needs for countries & Operating Centres and support delivery of training as needed.

– Active participation in GCAD's ongoing and/or new projects, as identified by their manager

– Routine and ad hoc financial analysis

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Accountability and Responsibility and Bias for Action. The successful applicant must have the ability to meet rigorous reporting requirements & deadlines, quickly and pro-actively resolve issues, and manage stakeholders across various levels of the business (both within country & global teams).

- (Desirable) 3 – 4 Years' experience in Operating Centre or Country Finance function

- (Desirable but can be learned in role) SAP / finance knowledge

- Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant or International equivalent

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Unilever is a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company in the UK and Ireland. We are already on target to achieve our huge ambition to double the size of our business globally whilst reducing our environmental impact. We are growing our business and also doing what is right for our consumers, community and environment. We are developing brands for people's lives today and for the changing environment tomorrow - making sustainable living commonplace.

Working at Unilever means that you get to take part in this exciting journey and work with amazing people who are really passionate about our large portfolio of famous brands. We want to improve billions of lives and you too can join us in making a sustainable difference.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Online Application >> Digital Interview >> Face to Face Interview >> Job Offer

Please note: As part of the job application, you will be asked to complete a brief online application form. Completion of the form is required in order to be considered. Please allow yourself enough time to complete the application form as when filled out partially or not at all it may adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the form at once as you will be unable to return to it later.

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