You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.
Role Type
PermanentWhat you'll be doing:
In this role, you will lead the day‑to‑day operations of Avon’s Intercompany Centre of Excellence, ensuring all intercompany activities are completed accurately, on time, and in line with global standards. You’ll plan and manage monthly operational cycles, support changes to internal controls and policies, and work closely with our third‑party service provider. A key part of your role will be developing and motivating your team, building strong capabilities, and creating a positive, high‑performance environment while partnering with stakeholders across finance, tax, and FP&A to reduce risk and improve efficiency.Key responsibilities:
- Managing and optimising end‑to‑end intercompany processes for smooth and accurate transaction flow.
- Owning and continuously developing the intercompany service model in collaboration with Regional Tax and Central FP&A.
- Reviewing and adapting processes to reflect regulatory changes, exceptions, and non‑standard scenarios.
- Creating, maintaining, and improving SOPs to drive standardisation and efficiency.
- Ensuring compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and local regulations.
- Acting as the main point of contact for intercompany queries and escalations.
- Driving continuous improvement, automation, and system enhancements.
- Leading, coaching, and developing the intercompany accounting team to build future-ready talent.
- 5+ years of experience in Finance, with strong exposure to accounting operations.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or team‑lead role.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or professional certification is a plus).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Ability to stay organised, manage pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong collaboration skills and experience working across functions and regions.
- A people-focused leader with a passion for development, simplification, and continuous improvement.
- Confident decision‑making skills and a proactive, adaptable mindset.
What we offer:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.
At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in Finance with strong exposure to accounting operations
- At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory or team‑lead role
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and intercompany reconciliations
- Excellent English communication skills
- Ability to stay organised, manage pressure, and meet strict deadlines
- Experience collaborating across functions and regions
- People-focused leadership with experience in coaching and team development
- Proactive decision-making skills and adaptable mindset
What We Do
Think you know Avon? Think again. We’ve been doing beauty differently for 135 years. Pioneering in listening to women’s needs and speaking out for them. Standing for what matters to them. Supporting their endeavours. We’re a company that connects people through beauty, sharing passion, innovation and expertise - affordably. We use the power of beauty to transform women’s lives for the better. We were founded to provide an opportunity for women to earn and learn – bringing economic freedom for our Beauty Advisers so they can shape their own future. We continue to carry this spirit with us today. Our independent Representatives provide millions of customers worldwide with trusted, personal beauty advice and products to help them express their individuality. We believe in beauty democracy: inclusive beauty that is open to all. We’re passionate about keeping you at the forefront of beauty, creating products that embrace the hottest trends and cutting-edge technology, alongside everyday essentials that will be the staples of your beauty kit. We believe in a better world for women, which is a better world for all. We believe everyone is equal and we champion gender equality. We speak up and speak out on issues that matter to our communities; supporting causes that help women’s health and wellbeing, including: • Breast cancer, the most commonly occurring cancer in women, • Violence against women and girls, which will impact 1 in 3 in their lifetime There’s still work to do. And we promise to continue doing more. Join us and be part of the movement..
