Job Description

• ensure accurate and timely finalization of balance sheet on monthly basis
• review monthly financial results for key balance sheet accounts to ensure compliance with Unilever’s accounting policy
• provide guidance and training to countries on the accounting policies and responding to accounting and reporting queries
• support in preparing the relevant parts of the quarterly press release as well as the Annual report and accounts (ARA)
• liaise with global procurement teams and prepare global commitments data to support ARA
• liaise with our internal auditors, external auditors (KPMG) and ensuring all Group control requirements are documented and complied as required
• preparing and delivering training for relevant areas of expertise
• support implementing the new reporting requirements on a timely basis as needed.

Other reponsibilities include continuous system and process improvements and supporting the line manager on ad-hoc projects as they arise.

KEY INTERACTIONS:

Internal

• GCAD Expertise team
• Group Treasury and Parent & Holdings teams
• Country Controlling teams and RTR Operating Centers
• IT teams
• Other Unilever teams if required (adhoc basis)

External

• KPMG
• Third party providers (adhoc basis)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in finance function – preferably in reporting and accounting Experience in preparation of financial statements - desirable ICAEW/ACCA or a similar qualification Exposure to IFRS – desirable SAP / BCS knowledge – desirable