Financial Accountant

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 about creating value for brands and teams and working with teams to grow, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Statutory Reporting

• Preparing of the financial statements of the company (statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position and statement of cash flow) in accordance with IFRS and Unilever standard chart of accounts (SCOA)

• Providing commentary on the results for the Financial Controller.

• Quarterly publication of the financial results in the appropriate media/channels

• Preparing quarterly presentation for statutory board meetings.

• Preparing of quarterly presentation for board audit committee meeting.

• Preparing of monthly working capital (WC) of the organisation in SAP.

• Calculating and interpretations of financial ratios.

• Preparing the annual booklet of the company.

• Monthly review of indirect and administrative cost postings made into the system.

Month end coordination (MEC)

• Prepare and send the MEC checklist together with the Issue log ahead of the month end and coordinates the month end process of SAP.

• Carry out ledger reviews

• Follow up on all MEC issues and ensures all issues are resolved on time

• Provide consultancy to internal customers, regarding cost control, through regular meetings.

• Manage IP/Ariba/DCIW processes relating to Site Financial Accounts. Liaise with the outsourced account payable function to ensure correct accounting for payments to/from site.

• Check for deviation in the Payroll file – Ensure any amendments in headcount is correctly reflected by HR team.

• Maintain cost centre structures within SAP

Accounting and Reporting

• Accurate and timely financial analysis reporting.

• Balance Sheet and P&L integrity, risk and control by providing reconciliations and commentaries to the Financial Controller

• Accrual sign offs

• 3rd party & OC R2R interface

• Global reporting

• Liaison with external auditors

• Responsible for the management of GL transactions/reporting for the Country

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• First degree (or equivalent (in Accounting, Economics or other numerical courses

• Should be a member of a professional body (Qualified Accountant) or part qualified.

• Understanding of local regulations related to accounting and taxation

• Strong attention to details

• Understanding of accounting principles

• Financial data gathering and analysis experience

• Experience identifying risks and opportunities

Skills

Internal controls and risk management

• Business understanding

• Organisational and prioritisation skills

• Good engagement, presentation and communication skills

• Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner

• Abilit to work collaboratively with and influence key stakeholders

Key Interfaces

Report to

Key Interfaces

• Financial Controller

• All functions within UL

• External Auditor

• Statutory Bodies

• Financial Institutions

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 is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.