Finance Accounting and Reporting Coordinator

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 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

Skills

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

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.

Note : Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, then please specify how we may be able to assist you.