🏢 Function: Finance | Work Level: WL2
Category: Finance
🆔 Job ID: R-1181608
📌 Reports To: Group Financial Controller

About the Company

At Unilever, more than 3.4 billion people across 190+ countries use our products every day. We are committed to building a purpose-driven business that improves lives, supports communities, and promotes sustainable living.

Our culture is inclusive, collaborative, and flexible—empowering you to shape your own career journey while contributing to globally loved brands.

Job Purpose

Unilever is seeking a Manager – Group Financial Accounting to play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting. This position is ideal for a finance professional with strong Record-to-Report (R2R) expertise who is passionate about driving financial integrity, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with senior leadership and global teams to strengthen financial controls and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements
• Oversee month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
• Manage audit coordination, including audit committee and board reporting packs
• Ensure compliance with global accounting policies and local statutory laws
• Review and manage intercompany transactions and transfer pricing compliance
• Oversee bank reconciliations, internal controls, and control self-assessments
• Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency in finance operations
• Strengthen internal control frameworks aligned with global standards
• Support special projects including M&A, ESG initiatives, and transformation programs
• Mentor and manage team members, fostering growth and performance excellence
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across finance functions

What You Need to Succeed

Experience & Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification required
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in financial accounting or related roles

Core Skills

• Financial accounting & reporting (R2R expertise)
• Auditing and compliance management
• Risk management and internal controls
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making
• Problem-solving under tight deadlines
• Ability to generate meaningful business insights

Leadership Expectations

• Lead with inclusion, motivation, and accountability
• Coach and develop team members to achieve high performance
• Balance operational delivery with people development
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and resilience under pressure
• Understand broader business context and drive results with purpose

Standards of Leadership (SOL) Behaviors

• Personal Mastery – High standards, emotional intelligence, adaptability
• Passion for High Performance – Results-driven execution
• Talent Catalyst – Develops and empowers people
• Purpose & Service – Leads with humility and responsibility
• Consumer Love – Understands consumer and business needs deeply
• Business Acumen – Drives sustainable and strategic growth

Diversity & Inclusion

Unilever is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity. We welcome individuals bringing their whole selves to work and encourage applicants to share any support requirements during the hiring process.

Application Details

• Apply via official careers portal
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