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Assistant Manager - Annual Reports and Accounts Production

Employer
Unilever
Location
London, West End
Salary
£36000 - £41000 per annum
Closing date
9 Nov 2021

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Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Manager - Annual Reports and Accounts Production to join our client, a leading global FMCG company with Brands such as Dove, Knorr, Persil & Magnum, based at their prestigious facility in Blackfriars, London (working week will be split between working from home and the office). This is a full-time temporary role to last until 11th March 2022, working a 36.25-hour week, to start ASAP. This role is paying up to £41,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

Please note, work pressure can be intense during January and February therefore no holidays will be granted during these months. Longer working hours may also be required.

Role Overview

Production of UL's Annual Report and Accounts (approx.. 200 pages) is the biggest single task. The majority of the text in the document should be assembled during December and January. This will be followed by a period of intense activity throughout January and February during which time current year numbers are brought into the document and texts are finalised prior to approval by the Board.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in production of UL's Annual Report and Accounts up to point of readiness for bulk printing and electronic filing/publishing
  • Production of other external financial reporting documents including quarterly announcement and form 20-F (for US reporting)
  • Review of XBRL tagging
  • Ad hoc related assignments within the Group Chief Accountant's Department (GCAD)

Day to Day Responsibilities

Updating the ARA documents

  • The job holder will be required to edit text and tables using a designated software, for which training will be provided.

Management of information

  • They will be required to collect information from various sources (within GCAD and from other departments), organise it in logical order and accurately include it in the ARA.
  • They will be required to check accuracy of information (including arithmetical accuracy) entered into the report and to query any inconsistencies.

Controls

  • In addition to the updating of the document itself, the job holder is required to maintain a high standard of control over the receipt and processing of changes to be made to the document, to ensure that these are properly authorised and that a full audit trail is retained.
  • This is for both general process management and also to satisfy control requirements in connection with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Other documents

  • The annual reporting process involves preparation of other associated documents including excel spreadsheets, charts and the 20-F for SEC filling.
  • The job holder will be heavily involved in preparation of these documents.

XBRL/ESEF review

  • UL files its financial statements in XBRL/ESEF format (tagging of financial statements so they are computer readable).
  • The tagging process is performed by an external agency, but the output requires a detailed review by UL.
  • This role's incumbent will assist with this review - training will be provided.

Ad hoc tasks will also be assigned depending on capabilities and time availability of the successful applicant.

Key Requirements

  • The candidate will be a qualified or semi qualified accountant
  • Previous experience in financial reporting/auditing (preferably with Big 4)
  • Good accounting and controls knowledge (deep technical accounting knowledge not essential)
  • Previous experience working in a large company and managing multiple stakeholders is required
  • Evidence of handling large quantities of information and working under time pressure is required
  • Previous exposure to XBRL will be an added advantage
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good standard of numeracy
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • High standard of English language including spelling
  • Organisation/task management
  • Exercise the highest standards of integrity

Company

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. So whether you’re looking for an internship, apprenticeship, graduate opportunities, or a job opening to progress your professional career, at Unilever you can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth.

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