Job Title: Finance Operations Assistant Manager for RTR
Function: Finance
Reports to: Finance Operations Manager
Scope: Markets / Local
Location: Taguig City, the Philippines
Terms & Conditions: Full time and Unilever will not assist with relocation and any other global mobility considerations

ABOUT UNILEVER
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. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.

Unilever is celebrated for its relentless innovation, not only in product development but also in its strategic and operational frameworks. The Compass strategy was devised to empower the business with effective profit and loss management. Building on this foundation, the Finance Target Operating Model (TOM) delineates the roles and workflows for National Finance Teams with precision.

Compass also sought to reduce organizational costs, and the adoption of disruptive technology further underscored the rationale for TOM. Launched in July 2022, the Compass strategy set the stage for the TOM Project, which commenced in 2023 to elevate Compass's vision, integrating seamlessly with the dynamic technological landscape.

TOM has established principles for Controlling within the SEAI Controlling organization by being process experts, managing end-to-end financial reporting, and helping the business manage risks and protect value. A three-tier model identifies ownership, ensuring controls are in place. Market Controllers will maintain external relations, ensure local compliance, mitigate risk, and ensure controls and compliance when there are new business models and key changes to ways of working. A Regional Controller will manage in-market finance capabilities across countries whilst COMEX will support transactional activities and drive technology adoption.


POSITION OVERVIEW

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 about change, simplification, and creating efficient ways of working then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Financial Reporting

Take responsibility for the financial accounting and reporting process of assigned legal entities in the market.

Provide subject matter expertise related to accounting knowledge.

Ensure compliance with latest global and local accounting standards and other legal financial reporting requirements.

Perform local statutory reporting in compliance with the latest local accounting standards.

Lead and main contact for external audit fieldwork and ensuring no audit deficiency for all audit matters.

Ensure effective management of all input to financial systems and the controls.

Maintain the integrity of financial systems and the financial operating model, in accordance with financial procedures, external audit requirements and best accounting practice.

Identifies key issues and delivers efficient responses through implementation of the right procedures.

Key contact of Operating Centres and 3PSPs for hubs-owned processes applicable to assigned legal entities.

Compute and propose dividends to be paid to parent company.

Key contact and coordinator for Financial Controls Assessment/SOX testing for controls related to financial reporting and fixed assets verification.

RTR lead for the quarterly V100 tax computation.

RTR champion for fixed assets, partnering with asset owners in ensuring execution of asset verification controls and processes and other fixed assets hygiene checks

Consistently work to identify opportunities and implement continuous improvements for simplification and operational effectiveness.

Experiences & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree: Finance and Accounting.

Strong Financial Accounting skills - IFRS knowledge.

Strong knowledge of key Finance processes in R2R.

Experience working with large complex data from multiple sources.

Experience managing local, regional, and global stakeholders.

Experience in presenting to and communicating with Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.

Skills

Resilience (ability to cope with time pressure and challenges).

High degree of flexibility and ability to quickly understand new topics.

Ability to work collaboratively with other key stakeholders.

Strong engagement, presentation, and communication skills.

Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner.

Fluent in English both in reading & writing or willingness to learn quickly.

Keystakeholder

VP Finance, Financial Controller, GCAD, COMEX, GTC, and Internal / External Auditors.

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.

What we offer
Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. 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. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).

Location: Taguig City, the Philippines
Relocation: None

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.