Job Title: IceCream AccountingCoordinator Latam
Location:Tultitlán, Estado de México
Terms & Conditions: Full-time, hybrid within policy.
The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed companyby the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.
With 19.000 expert ice cream employees and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.
We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.
If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!
JOB PURPOSE:
The Accounting Analystis responsible for a variety of financial task crucial to the success of the IC Business, such as overseeing all the accounting records that are performed in the monthwithin a fast-paced finance departmentwhile adhering to established accounting standards, as well as prepared on time basis financial statements reports accordingly with the accounting principles of the country and the group.
This role is key to maximizing financial resources, as reporting on time basis and following the accounting principles the multiple financial statements, explaining the main drivers that cause variances in the balance sheet and P&L, overseeing any possible finding in the records that could cause an impact in the monthly results, maintaining strong relationships with internal and externalauditors, as well as assisting to manager and controller in the overview of balance sheet and P&L positions.
We are seeking a reliable, pro-active and detail-oriented Accounting Analyst that directly works with manager to contribute to the sustainability and success of the company, protecting it from financial risks and aligning its resources with corporate objectives.
To excel in this role, you must possess a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial records. As an organized professional with keen attention to detail, you should be dependable and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
The role reports to theIC Assistant Controller ManagerLatam, providing visibility, assurance, and construction offinancial statements accordingly with accounting standards, managing a strong relationship with auditors, mitigating any potential finding in the Balance Sheet and P&L, as well asbeing a key business partner to multiple financial and non-financial areas.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Statements Preparation MEC & FCST:
Prepare mainFinancial Statements of the group such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, having full ownership of these reports, andensuring that are reported on time basis andin accordance with the local and international accounting standards(IFRS).
Oversee tomaintain global accounting policies, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other relevant standards in all the items of the financial statements.
Ensure to have clearly identified the main variances between local and international requirements in the financial records, so the financial statements are prepared and reported accurately for both internal stakeholders (Managers/Controllers) and external regulatory bodies.
Prepared monthly/quarterly/annually financial reports either in the pre-close records for any anticipatedaction to perform in the financial statements and in the post-close to review and present to manager and controller sign off.
Work closely with Recordto Report team, ensuring that all the accounting records in the month are in accordance with the Group’s APM and on time basis with global times, ensuring the financial health of an organization, and avoiding any impact in the P&L.
Ensure to understandand analyze Ice Cream monthly/quarterly financial results (versus prior year, prior month and forecast), and clearly articulate themes and performance drivers; this includes driving efforts to understand root causes of variances and making recommendations to enhance business performance.
Assess the impact of changes of IFRS, ensuring internal compliance.
Facilitate budgeting financial process including managing the data collection and consolidation process with FP&A Teams;analyzing the information to validate completeness and accuracy in the preparation of Balance Sheet and P&L forecast for profit sharing and business strategy purposes.
Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and ensure that both group and local accounting practices are compliant.
Compliance Internal & External Audit:
Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audits. This includes preparing necessary documentation, coordinating audit activities, and ensuring that all follow-up actions are completed on time basis.
Maintain strong relationship with external auditors and other localregulatory authoritiesto facilitate smooth audit processes and address any concerns that may arise.
Ensure to issue on time basis and without any potential risk, the findings in the financial records in accordance with the external and local authority.
Ensure that any accounting SOX controls are done and completed on time basis and in accordance with the different risk management one pagers.
Develop and implement corrective actions to strengthen internal controls and mitigate risks.
Accounting Business Partnership:
Develop and implement a strategy to support ongoing accounting and reporting knowledge within the finance and non-finance community.
Provide accounting advice, maintain a tracker of key issues, and ensure accurate application of accounting standards.
Providetimely guidance on accounting implications of business decisions and deliver training through various resources.
Ensure that the company adheres to applicable local and national regulations that impact finances.
Efficient Processing:
Stay tunned for any improvement in the financial process to automize financial records preparation, simplify workflows and centralizing non-key activities in order to enhance productivity focusing inthe analysis of information.
Complete special projects as assigned for presentation to senior management.
Develop Accounting reporting dashboards appropriate for various stakeholders.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,Finance & Administration, or related fields.
Over 5 years of experience in Accounting, particularly in roles that prepare and analyzefinancial records and audit relationships.
Comprehensive understanding of balance sheet, P&L and cash flow statements, and main drivers that cause variances in those records and financial risk management.
Proven experience in Accountingduties that allows a correct decision-making.
Knowledge of local and international accounting standards and their respective main variances of each ones.
Familiarity with SOX compliance, auditing processes, and risk management controls.
Power BI
Experience in the business partnership with multiple areas either financial or non-financial.
Shown skills with MS Office (excellent skills in Excel and medium in Power Apps) and SAP Financemodule.
Excellent analytical ability.
Good communication skills in Spanish and English.
Ability to challenge pro-actively.
Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively and explain technical concepts clearly.
Adaptability to regulatory and technological changes.
SKILLS:
TOP 3 functional skills
Understood of Accounting Principles and Financial Statements.
Strong Audit Relationships
Risk Management.
TOP 3 business skills
Stakeholder management
Effective communication
Prioritisation
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.
Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth.
A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.
A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.
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.
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CVand a motivation letter.
Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.
Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
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.
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