An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our Global FMCG Client, the powerhouse behind Persil, Comfort, Surf and Ben & Jerrys, are currently seeking an Annual Reporting & Accounts Assistant, based at their Blackfriars site in London but to commence working from home initially.

This is a full-time temporary role to run until mid March 2021. The role will work a 36.25 hour week although during January & February, overtime is likely and no leave can be taken in that period.

Details of the role

Production of Unilevers 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.

Day to day duties will include the following:

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 - Collect information from various sources, organise it in logical order and accurately include it in the ARA. Check accuracy of information (including arithmetical accuracy) entered in to the report and to query any inconsistencies.
Controls - Maintain a high standard of control over the receipt and processing of changes to be made to the document, ensure these are properly authorised/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 - 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 - The tagging process is performed by an external agency, but the output requires a detailed review by Unilever. This roles incumbent will assist with this review training will be provided.The candidate

The candidate will be a qualified or semi qualified accountant
Previous experience in financial reporting/auditing
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 but not essential