Job Description

Job Title: Senior Finance Executive \xe2\x80\x93 Balance Sheet Reporting

Location: Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER:

Be part of the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99ll work to help you become a better you.

ABOUT UNIOPS:

Unilever Operations (UniOps) is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. UniOps 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.

PURPOSE:

The Group Chief Accountant\xe2\x80\x99s Department (GCAD) is part of the Controller\xe2\x80\x99s department in Unilever Group. GCAD is responsible for Unilever\xe2\x80\x99s external financial reporting and global financial controls (Sarbanes Oxley compliance), managing the global audit relationship with our external audit partner; determining and implementing Unilever\xe2\x80\x99s accounting policies; and many other projects related to how Unilever measures its performance and presents and communicates this to the external world.

This role reports to Group Financial Accounting Manager and is primarily responsible for preparation of Balance sheet and related notes for Annual Report

JOB SUMMARY:

ensure accurate and timely finalization of balance sheet on monthly basis

review monthly financial results for key balance sheet accounts to ensure compliance with Unilever\xe2\x80\x99s accounting policy

provide guidance and training to countries on the accounting policies and responding to accounting and reporting queries

support in preparing the relevant parts of the quarterly press release as well as the Annual Report and Accounts (ARA)

liaise with global procurement teams and prepare global commitments data to support ARA

liaise with our internal auditors, external auditors (KPMG) and ensuring all the Group control requirements are documented and complied as required

preparing and delivering training for relevant areas of expertise

support implementing the new reporting requirements on a timely basis as needed.

Other responsibilities include continuous system and process improvements and supporting the line manager on ad-hoc projects as they arise.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in finance function \xe2\x80\x93 preferably in reporting and accounting

Experience in preparation of financial statements - desirable

ICWA/ACA or a similar qualification

Exposure to IFRS \xe2\x80\x93 desirable

SAP / BCS knowledge \xe2\x80\x93 desirable

KEY INTERACTIONS:

Internal

GCAD Expertise team

Group Treasury and Parent & Holdings teams

Country Controlling teams and RTR Operating Centers

IT teams

Other Unilever teams if required (adhoc basis)

External

KPMG

Third party providers (adhoc basis)

Unilever