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On any given day, two billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good and get more out of life. With more than 400 brands focused on health and wellbeing, no company touches so many people’s lives in so many different ways. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to in… read moredulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names such as Blue Band, Pureit and Suave. For us, sustainability is integral to how we do business. With 7 billion people on our planet, the earth’s resources can be strained. This means sustainable growth is the only acceptable model of growth for our business. The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan sets out to decouple our growth from our environmental impact, while at the same time increasing our positive social impact. Our Plan has three big goals that by 2020 will enable us to: – Help more than a billion people to improve their health and well-being. – Halve the environmental footprint of our products. – Source 100% of our agricultural raw materials sustainably and enhance the livelihoods of people across our value chain. We believe that as a business we have a responsibility to our consumers and to the communities in which we have a presence. Around the world we invest in local economies and develop people’s skills inside and outside of Unilever. And through our business and brands, we run a range of programmes to promote hygiene, nutrition, empowerment and environmental awareness. 15 Nollsworth crescent Durban North 4019, South Africa
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 delivering accurate, insightful, and timely financial reporting that drives strategic decision-making and ensures compliance with global standards, then this role is just for you! As a Financial Reporting Accountant, you will play a critical role in safeguarding Unilever’s financial integrity, supporting transparency, and enabling sustainable growth.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Audit: Engage and management of external auditors
Providing information and responses to audit queries
Preparation of Annual Financial Statements
Preparation of local only year-end adjustments
Preparation of annual impairment test
Address action points from internal audit reports
Quarterly & Year end reporting activities
Responsible for IFRS 16 reporting and communication of contract additions, modifications or deletion to global team
Preparation of IFRS 9 provision
Responsible for preparation of current and deferred tax calculations
Responsible for pension and Long-term service award submissions to the Global pensions team including IAS 19 valuations
Preparation and presentation of Balance sheet review file for review with VP finance
Preparation of information for annual V800 submissions
Responsible for preparation of liquidity and solvency test for dividend declarations
Preparation for quarterly pension forecast submissions
Monitor Blackline access levels
SCOA changes as communicated by the Global team
Resolving intercompany mismatches at month end
Insurance questionnaire
BBBEE reporting
SAP – key user testing for Change Requests (CR)
Monthly activities
Preparation of Free cash flow
Balance sheet hygiene-clearing of aged items
Process journals on Blackline
Resolving SCOA validation errors
Monthly pensions and Long-term service awards reporting (Including check to GL)
Intercompany accruals
Preparation of OP to Local recon and local balance sheet
Attend month end calls between OC and 3rd party- TB Review, CLM, NFD
TB Review – Attend TB Review with OC & CG and ensure all outcomes/actions are closed out hold relevant parties accountable
CLM – Attend CLM Review with Controller, FA, OC & CG and ensure all outcomes/actions are closed out – hold relevant parties accountable
Calculation of monthly service fee payable to Unilever PLC
Monitoring audit fees monthly
Assisting the business with accounting queries
Verification of daily payroll payments and releases
Tracking and monitoring of over-due intercompany accounts and focusing on collection of outstanding receipts
Control Dashboard – central feedback point and commentary for the FM/Controller and VP.
Prepare feedback summary for monthly NFD meeting
CHI Lead – Country service recipient for Control Health Monitoring for R2R and P2P – attend all meetings and follow up on open tickets and drive closure.
Bank allocation assistance to CG for unallocated bank items
Pensions – reallocation journals processed on behalf of Pensions
General Ledger Master data changes and updates
Internal Audit and Controls team – assist IC & Controls with audit requests & provide relevant
Ensure the roll forward of GL, AP & AR balances are completed by CG post year end (Annual)
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
CA (SA)
1-2 years’ experience post qualification (beneficial))
Skills
Strong Technical knowledge of IFRS
Effective business partnering and communication skills
Effective time management skills
Ability to meet and manage deadlines
Ability to work under pressure and multi- task
Technical Skills – SAP, Excel, PowerPoint
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