Job Description

Reports to: R2R Operations Manager

Function: Record-to-Report

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.

Accountability (Deliverable Outputs):

• 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
• Purchase to pay process experience would be an asset
• Supply Chain specific knowledge would be an asset

Internal:

• Country Service Recipient Manager in MSO
• Country Controllers, NFD, VP Finance
• Business Operations Manager
• R2R Accountants
• Corporate Audit Manager
• GCAD Managers
• GCAD Director
• Finance BP

External:

• 3rd Party Service Provider Chief Accountant: IBM Poland & India
• 3rd Party Service Provider Chief Accountant: CG for Intercompany Transactions
• External Audit Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

as above

Your Skills and experience

Your Experience and qualifications

Experience:

• University degree (preferable accountancy, economy or finance) or ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant /  CA / CMA
• Good knowledge of IFRS and Financial Accounting skills
• Demonstrated track record of excellent service delivery and crisis management

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

Company Details

About Company

Unilever

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