Finance Accounting and Reporting Coordinator

Purpose of Job:

To lead the delivery of accurate performance of accounting operations within the end-to-end service delivery model ensuring that month end reporting for a cluster of countries with medium-complex legal and statutory structure of countries is done OTIF and in a cost-efficient manner. 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.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE ROLE?

• 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

• Present & explain movements in financial statements to National Finance Director or VP Finance in quarterly close meetings

• 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

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Skills:

• Embedding a service excellence mindset and focusing on client and user needs

• Effective communications both written and oral in English and in a designated “local” language

• 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

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of R2R experience

• University degree (preferable accountancy, economy, or finance) or ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant would be an asset

• Good knowledge of IFRS and Financial Accounting skills

• Demonstrated track record of excellent service delivery and crisis management

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid work and flexibility

• Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications

• 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

• Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices

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