Senior Executive Finance - Controllers

Job Title: Senior Executive Finance - Controllers

Location: Bengaluru

About Unilever

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas, and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

About Bangalore Hub

Unilever Bangalore Hub is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. It serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.

Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Reporting

2. Accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting through inhouse and third parties
3. Carry out E2E month end close process including Trial Balance and Schedules review

4. Month end journals governance and review

5. Preparation of Local Statutory Financial Statements as per Ind AS along with Segment Results, Notes to Accounts and variance vs Prior Year
6. Coordinate various audits like Statutory, CAD, IFC Audit, etc.

7. Risk Management & Controls

8. Ensure that the Global Financial Controls Framework is embedded & operating

9. Review and compliance of Schedule of Authority

10. Access Rights coordination – modification, addition and deletion

11. Tax Compliance and Assurance

12. Coordination with Unilever Tax team on direct/indirect tax compliances – reconciliation, advance tax, TP audit

13. Support Tax team on queries on Direct/Indirect Tax

14. Employee related activities

15. Review of Actual salary vs. Notional salary

16. Accruals for annual employee payouts like variable pay, share plans etc

17. Performance Management

18. Business Partner to India Centre Head and performance management of seat costs - review, budgeting, control, charge out, variance vs. forecast

Experience and Qualifications
Qualified/Semi Qualified CA

Other Key Skills
1. Experience in managing month end process and Financials - P/L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow of a large/mid-size organization

2. Hands on experience in SAP

3. Understanding of risk and controls

4. Strong Accounting & process knowledge

5. Strong data accuracy skills and attention to detail

6. Excellent in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook

7. Good communication and inter-personal skills

8. Team player who is a proactive self-starter and can work independently.

9. Strong ethical standards on handling of confidential business information.

10. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and teams located remotely.

11. Ability to work under pressure to deliver the required output accurately and on time

12. Organized, good time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

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