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Assistant Manager - Record to ReportApply locations Karachi, Pakistan time type Full time posted on Posted Today time left to apply End Date: August 21, 2025 (6 days left to apply) job requisition id R-21795

Unilever is currently hiring for Assistant Manager - Record to Report
Function: Finance
Work Level: WL1
Reports to: Manager R2R Operations
Location: Karachi Head Office
Terms & Conditions: Full-Time

ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE
To ensure accurate and timely financial reporting through effective execution of R2R processes. This includes managing intercompany and intracompany reconciliations, lease accounting, share-based payments, and maintaining strong financial controls across these areas.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
1. Intercompany & Intracompany Transactions

• Manage end-to-end intercompany processes including reconciliation, settlement, and confirmation of balances with group entities.

• Follow up with local and global teams to ensure timely processing of intercompany inflows and outflows.

• Partner closely with the Treasury function to coordinate intercompany payments, ensure accurate cash movements, and resolve any delays or mismatches.

• Monitor open items, drive timely clearance, and resolve mismatches through proactive communication.
2. Lease Accounting

• Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets in line with IFRS 16.

• Identify embedded leases through contract reviews and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.

• Reconcile lease payments vs lease schedules and investigate anomalies or delays in payment.

3. Share-Based Payments

• Account for group share-based payment plans in accordance with IFRS 2.

• Ensure appropriate recognition of expenses, accruals, and reserves related to equity-settled and cash-settled share plans.

• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and disclosures related to share-based payments.
4. Reconciliations & Financial Controls

• Perform timely balance sheet reconciliations with complete audit trails and substantiation.

• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and maintain control documentation.

• Support the effectiveness of financial controls, including those related to lease, intercompany, and share based accounting.

• Perform fixed asset master data maintenance and ensure hygiene of records, including tagging, location mapping, and asset class consistency.

• Maintain the integrity of the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) through periodic review and cleansing activities & monitor asset under construction balances and follow up with teams to ensure timely capitalization upon project completion.
5. Reporting & Month-End Close

• Contribute to timely and accurate month-end and year-end close activities, including journal postings, supporting schedules, and variance analysis.

• Perform bank reconciliations, identify unreconciled items, and ensure timely clearing with relevant stakeholders.

• Resolve queries raised by Global Accounting teams and provide necessary clarifications or documentation.

• Support the preparation and submission of year-end disclosures required for Group Consolidated Financial Statements.
6. Stakeholder Engagement & Accounting advisory

• Liaise with Group Finance, Treasury, Tax, Audit, and other internal stakeholders to resolve queries and action points from reviews to ensure seamless execution of R2R activities.

• Provide accounting advisory support on non-routine and complex transactions, ensuring alignment with IFRS and Unilever group accounting policies.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education & Qualifications

• Qualified / Part-qualified Chartered Accountant (CA, ACCA, or equivalent).

• 2–4 years of experience in finance, preferably in a multinational or FMCG environment.

Skills

• Strong understanding of IFRS

• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.

• Effective stakeholder management and communication abilities.

• A detail-oriented mindset with a strong focus on controls and compliance.

Leadership
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• Care Deeply

• Focus on What Counts

• Stay Three Steps Ahead

• Deliver with Excellence

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 bring ing 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.

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