Financial Accounting and Reporting Coordinator

Miejsce pracy: Katowice

Your responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Our requirements

Experiences & Qualifications

•University degree (preferable accountancy, economy, or finance) or ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant would be an asset

•Good knowledge of IFRS and Financial Accounting (R2R) confirmed by 2-3 years of experience

•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

•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

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

oPASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

oPERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

oCONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

oPURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

oAGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance
• corporate products and services at discounted prices
• retirement pension plan
• coffee / tea
• extra social benefits
• holiday funds
• christmas gifts
• hybrid work

Purpose of Job

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 to lead the delivery of accurate performance of accounting operations within the end-to-end service delivery model ensuring the month end reporting for a cluster of countries and 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 then this role is just for you!

Unilever Poland Services

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.

Location: Katowice, PL

Posted Date: 10/17/2024