Financial Accountant at Unilever Nigeria Plc

Unilever Nigeria Plc - Welcome to Unilever, a global multinational and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with products sold in over 190 countries and more than 2 billion consumers across the world who use our amazing products everyday!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Job ID: R-45082
Location: Lagos
Function: Finance
Reports to: Financial Controller, Nigeria and Regional Controller, WA
Scope: Local

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 creating value for brands and teams and working with teams to grow, then this role is just for you!

Responsibilities

• Statutory Reporting.
• Preparing of the financial statements of the company (statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position and statement of cash flow) in accordance with IFRS and Unilever standard chart of accounts (SCOA).
• Providing commentary on the results for the Financial Controller.
• Quarterly publication of the financial results in the appropriate media/channels.
• Preparing quarterly presentation for statutory board meetings.
• Preparing of quarterly presentation for board audit committee meeting.
• Preparing of monthly working capital (WC) of the organisation in SAP.
• Calculating and interpretations of financial ratios.
• Preparing the annual booklet of the company.
• Monthly review of indirect and administrative cost postings made into the system.
• Month end coordination (MEC).
• Prepare and send the MEC checklist together with the Issue log ahead of the month end and coordinates the month end process of SAP.
• Carry out ledger reviews.
• Follow up on all MEC issues and ensures all issues are resolved on time.
• Provide consultancy to internal customers, regarding cost control, through regular meetings.
• Manage IP/Ariba/DCIW processes relating to Site Financial Accounts. Liaise with the outsourced account payable function to ensure correct accounting for payments to/from site.
• Check for deviation in the Payroll file – Ensure any amendments in headcount is correctly reflected by HR team.
• Maintain cost centre structures within SAP.
• Accounting and Reporting.
• Accurate and timely financial analysis reporting.
• Balance Sheet and P&L integrity, risk and control by providing reconciliations and commentaries to the Financial Controller.
• Accrual sign offs.
• 3rd party & OC R2R interface.
• Global reporting.
• Liaison with external auditors.
• Responsible for the management of GL transactions/reporting for the Country.

Key Interfaces
All functions within UL:

• External Auditor.
• Statutory Bodies.
• Financial Institutions.

Leadership:

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors:

• Passion for High Performance: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
• Personal Mastery: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• Consumer Love: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• Purpose & Service: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• Agility: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Requirements
Experiences & Qualifications:

• First Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics or other numerical courses.
• Experience identifying risks and opportunities.
• Should be a member of a professional body (Qualified Accountant) or part qualified.
• Understanding of local regulations related to accounting and taxation.
• Strong attention to details.
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Financial data gathering and analysis experience.

Skills:

• Internal controls and risk management.
• Business understanding.
• Organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Good engagement, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with and influence key stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online