Role Title: Record To Report (RTR) Operations Manager – Business Partner
Scope: APAC Markets
Location: Manila, Philippines
Terms & Conditions: Full-Time
ABOUT UNILEVER
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. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.
Unilever is celebrated for its relentless innovation, not only in product development but also in its strategic and operational frameworks. The Compass strategy was devised to empower the business with effective profit and loss management. Building on this foundation, the Finance Target Operating Model (TOM) delineates the roles and workflows for National Finance Teams with precision.
Compass also sought to reduce organizational costs, and the adoption of disruptive technology further underscored the rationale for TOM. Launched in July 2022, the Compass strategy set the stage for the TOM Project, which commenced in 2023 to elevate Compass's vision, integrating seamlessly with the dynamic technological landscape.
TOM has established principles for Controlling within the Controlling organization by being process experts, managing end-to-end financial reporting, and helping the business manage risks and protect value. A three-tier model identifies ownership, ensuring controls are in place. Market Controllers will maintain external relations, ensure local compliance, mitigate risk, and ensure controls and compliance when there are new business models and key changes to ways of working. A Regional Controller will manage in-market finance capabilities across countries whilst COMEX will support transactional activities and drive technology adoption.
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 change, simplification, and creating efficient ways of working then this role is just for you!
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Take overall responsibility of the end-to-end financial accounting reporting & process for the countries serviced; Drive and motivate the team to perform at high levels of performance in the role of a senior team member and to provide subject matter expertise for one or more country specific skills related to language or accounting knowledge by supervising the SME.
Review consolidated weekly, monthly and annual financial statements and reports in accordance with Global- GCAD requirements.
Provide subject matter expertise for specific local accounting operations for a country, within the overall context of the harmonized operating model.
Ensures accounting rules are properly applied for both management and financial accounts in compliance with corporate standards.
Take ownership as the steward of the Balance Sheet in accordance with IFRS.
Add value and take on additional responsibility by actively participating in country meetings with non-Finance stakeholders to coordinate streamlining of processes across business operations with the SME.
Coordinates the external audit with designated auditors of Unilever.
Acts as internal consultant to satisfy stakeholder expectations and the primary SPOC to Market Finance Controller.
A back up to another co-team Market Operations Lead – RTR
Experiences & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree: Finance and Accounting
Strong Financial Accounting skills - IFRS knowledge
CPA preferred.
External Auditor experience is a plus.
Strong knowledge of key Finance processes in R2R area
Experience in similar role in a shared service center or local accounting team.
Knowledge of a second jurisdiction is beneficial.
Key Skills: Effective communications both written and oral in English
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.
Skills
Customer Service
To play a quasi-leadership role in ensuring the delivery of accurate performance of accounting operations within the end-to-end service delivery model and assist in setting the appropriate work instructions for the team.
To accurately perform accounting operations in order to meet a customer request following the appropriate work instructions.
Active involvement in team meetings – suggest ways of improving efficiency and the service provided.
Through engagement with the role and the wider team, seek to improve service levels, quality, KPIs and targets.
Quality
Understand the accounting policy and procedures required.
Work with the team to develop procedures and work instructions to meet the required standards.
To demonstrate high levels of motivation to ensure 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 non-standard hours as workload dictates.
We highly encourage applicants to exclude information on age, gender, and school/s in view of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Unilever assesses candidates based on skills, performance, experience and leadership.
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.
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
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