Unilever is currently hiring for AM Finance – Month End Champion
Function: Finance
Work Level: WL1
Reports to: Supply Chain Finance & FET Manager
Scope: Local
Location: Karachi Head Office
Terms & Conditions: Full time
ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
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. This role is responsible for managing and coordinating the month end close delivery process in accordance with the closing timelines, whilst playing an active role in driving change and continuous improvement in the month end closing process and within finance.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Ensure accounting transactions reconciliation with Management Accounts, and deploy relevant Management Reporting tools/system (SAP FI-PA/BW/iFinance)
Being the main contact point when working with external support team to lead, coordinate and close issues related to month end close
Manage and deliver accurate results and MR packs to Global with support commentary in accordance with the timelines
Lead preparation and execution of Reporting Changes, restatement activities and Business Changes with cross-functional teams
Play an active role in driving change and continuous improvement in the month end close process and within finance and identify areas that require improvement.
Manage MEC process and actual management performance submission
Drive global management reporting change/new requirement implementation in country
Drive MEC process improvement and simplification to ensure fast and smooth closing
Lead integrated SAP-issues solving across functions.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is required
Minimum 3 - 5 years of experiences in related areas
Skills
Proven capability in Management Reporting
Ability to problem solve effectively
Detail-orientation
Possess technical system capabilities (SAP knowledge is preferred)
Excellent communication/coordination skills with a high level of English language proficiency
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
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
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.