Vacancy for CA in Unilever

Finance Operations Manager
Full/Part Time	Full-time
Location	Bangalore, KA
Description	External Unilever Jobs No matter who you are, or where in the world you are, the chances are that our products are a familiar part of your daily routine. Every day, around the world, people reach for Unilever products. Our brands are trusted everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we've grown into one of the world's most successful consumer goods companies. In fact, 150 million times a day, someone somewhere chooses a Unilever product. Look in your fridge, or on the bathroom shelf, and you’re bound to see one of our well-known brands. We create market and distribute the products that people choose to feed their families and keep themselves and their homes clean and fresh. JOB TITLE: Finance Operations Manager JOB LOCATION: Bangalore SJR I-Park DEPARTMENT: ES-India Center REPORTS TO: Operations Director AAR NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 2 BUSINESS CONTEXT AND MAIN CHALLENGES OF THE JOB Unilever Enterprise Support (ES) is a global business unit that will manage the company’s shared business services, made up of HR Services, Finance Transactions, IT Services, Information Management Services and Workplace Services. Mission to provide excellent services globally which enable Unilever to win in the market by: • Putting the business’ goals at the heart of what we do • Leveraging cost-effective, best practice, global solutions across Unilever to meet users’ needs • Making continuous improvement in both cost and service an integral part of our way of working • Building a professional services organization that enables our people to give their best • Developing win win relationships with selected providers to meet our current and future requirements The key benefits from ES are expected to be: • Lower cost of delivery through standardization, simplification, process harmonization & scale leverage. • Better user experience by delivery of integrated service bundles to end user. • Continuous improvement through end-to-end process ownership. Within the service catalogue of ES, Finance Services organization is responsible for the management and delivery of Finance Services globally; both through third-party outsourced providers and through in sourced operations. The R2R service line is responsible for the End to End General Accounting processes from Transacting to Reporting, including the maintenance of procedures and standardized chart of accounts, journal entry processing, intercompany accounting and account reconciliations, fixed assets, project cost and inventory accounting, tax accounting services, compliance and controls, month end close process, financial consolidations and financial statements (excluding group level), financial reporting of all different business units to the Centre. The Enterprise Support Operations Centre (ESOC, Finance Shared Service centre) will be responsible for providing up to date, and relevant financial information to its customers through various channels to provide relevant, accurate and timely reports on accounting processes, and accounting information to deliver the reporting of the Group accounts; and the provision of relevant performance metrics to assist the R2R Operations directors in its development and delivery of excellent services to its customers. Key activities summary: • Management of financial transactions and reporting; • Integrity of financial operating model & tools; • Subject matter expertise for local accounting operations; • High standard in customer service. Main purpose of role include: • 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 – and that financial reports meet the needs of the customers providing information in a user friendly and appropriate manner for the purposes required. • To ensure the integrity of financial systems and the financial operating model, in accordance with financial procedures, external audit requirements and best accounting practice. • To manage and coordinate, together with the other process managers, the end to end process for transacting, closing and reporting the Group accounts including control and reconciliation of the general ledger, liaising with the service provider for all transactional activities performed on behalf of the process managed, with the internal and external audit and presenting to senior management in the countries as required on the final accounts and other matters. • Provide subject matter expertise for specific local accounting operations for a country, within the overall context of the harmonized operating model. • Lead a highly qualified and motivated team and take responsibility for the end-to-end financial accounting process for all countries serviced within the ESOC; and to provide subject matter expertise for a dedicated part of the end to end service delivery model. • Implements and ensures standardization and best practice from other jurisdictions to maximize efficiency and load balance. • Ensures accounting rules are properly applied for both management and financial accounts in compliance with corporate standards. • Identifies key issues and delivers efficient responses through implementation of the right procedures. • Acts as internal consultant to satisfy stakeholder expectations. Maintain formal relationship with the shared services provider. • Consistently work to identify opportunities and implement continuous improvement to achieve harmonization and standardization. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Service • To lead the delivery of accurate performance of accounting operations within the end-to-end service delivery model, and set the appropriate work instructions for the team. • Set the team’s service levels and the factors that affect service, providing a high standard customer service. • Define and implement the work instructions for the team to accurately comply with the financial systems and rules. • Active involvement in team meetings – suggest ways of improving efficiency and the service provided. • Seek and promote to improve service levels, quality, KPIs and targets. Quality • Understand the accounting policy and procedures required. • Develop procedures and work instructions to meet the required standards. • To lead and develop the team to build effective team working and a performance culture. General • Take responsibility to undertake training in personal development and seek to understand communication of changes impacting the role, requesting further clarification where needed. • Carry out additional duties as shall from time to time be required. • Understand and demonstrate the values and culture of the department. • Comply with corporate policies and procedures. • Deal with issues in an appropriate and timely manner. • The role may require some working of nonstandard hours as workload dictates. REQUIRED SKILLS • Qualified C.A (Chartered Accountant) or Similar • Strong Financial Accounting skills • Minimum 5-6 Years of the overall industry experience. • At least 2 years of managerial experience in a similar role in a Shared Service Center or Third party Service Provider. • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of accounting professionals. • Demonstrated track record of excellent service delivery, fast reaction and crisis management. • Effective communications both written and oral in English and designated “local” language. • Ability to apply professional knowledge in accounting provisions, accounting principles, preparation, audit and disclosure requirements to make appropriate judgments and recommend solutions. • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret problems / data gathered from a variety of sources. • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment. • Performance Improvement • Project Management • Building Talent • Organization Effectiveness • Change Management • Effective networking skills DESIRED SKILLS • University Graduate (or similar) • IFRS knowledge • Strong knowledge of key Finance processes in Record to Report (R2R) area • Above average knowledge of local accounting jurisdiction for a country serviced in the Enterprise Support Operating Center (ESOC) • Knowledge of a second process in the process model is beneficial. • Negotiation beneficial OTHER TEAM SKILLS • Actively promotes the maintenance of a high performance culture • Adaptability and commitment in dealing with a virtual, complex and changing working. • Cooperates with team members responsible for other sub functions and expertise in the ESOC. • Demonstrates a team oriented approach, is confident and decisive. • Demonstrated ability to work with a range of technically and culturally diverse people. • Demonstrated ability to successfully contribute multiple projects & competing priorities in a time sensitive environment. • Ability to work a flexible work schedule – evenings and weekends, if and when required. DIRECT REPORTS: R2R Accountant(s) (up to 10) KEY INTERFACES • Global R2R Process Lead • Service Development Team • Service Control Team • Group Chief Accountant Dept • MCO Service relationship manager • Internal / External Audit • IBM Service Delivery R2R • CapGemini Service Delivery R2R • Finance BP TO APPLY: Apply preferably by April 02, 2012 Please apply online. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application. You will be able to access your status update through the candidate tracking link. Please note that the closing date for the receipt of applications is April 09, 2012

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