Function: Finance

Reports to: Financial Control Manager

Scope: Turkey

Location: Istanbul

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

Are you up for a challenge and ready to take your finance career to the next level? We are recruiting for the role of Finance Specialist for the Ice Cream Controlling Team. In this role you will have the unique opportunity to gain experience in financial transactions, accounting & reporting, and separation & establishment as well. A truly special opportunity!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Conducting relationships with banks and other financial service providers, addressing issues and escalating where need beFollowing up bank statements, clearings and postings of bank transactions in SAP and making sure that all transactions are recordedDay to day execution and/or supervision of bank activitiesPerforming bank reconciliations of SAP balances with Bank StatementsBeing part of month-end closing activities in line with deadlines by proactive planning and communicating with stakeholders and performing relevant Month End Closure controlsWorking collaboratively with Global Treasury teamFollowing up bank guarantees received and givenReviewing interest accrual and FX valuation calculations and posting in SAPInteracting with vendors, client or third-party providers to process and pay all AP documents according to agreed payment termsSupporting the end-to-end PTP financial accounting process, where need beGetting involved to the overall month end closing activitiesConducting relevant account reconciliations in line with the control requirementsSupporting the timely submission of both group and local statutory reporting

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

Basic accounting knowledge is a mustUnderstanding of the overall treasury activitiesProficiency in MS Office; ERP systems (Preferably SAP) experience is a plusFluency in English &Turkish both written and verbal communication is a mustStrong communication and presentation skillsAbility to perform under time pressure

Leadership

You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) BehaviorsPERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

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.