ABOUT UNILEVER IN KATOWICE

It is Unilever’s in-house center of business partnering and operational excellence in the area of finance services, supply chain, customs, procurement, integrated planning and performance delivery. There are 300 people in Katowice Hub.

The modern Katowice Hub office, whose interiors were designed according to the principles of sustainable development, is located in the city centre of Katowice, Poland.
We are working in the hybrid way to use the time spent in the office to influence collaboration and straighten the team spirit, using special designed for this purpose office areas. 

JOB PURPOSE

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!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Take E2E ownership for the accuracy & correctness of the books for the country with high -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 /VP Finance/Controller 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 the country serviced

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

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 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

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

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. 

WHAT WE OFFER

Hybrid work and flexibility.

Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications.

Sharing the cost of professional training & courses.

Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others.

Extra days off to take care of yourself and others.

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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.