Unilever Vacancy announcement

Unilever Feb13 2024 would like to invite qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant post.

Place of work: Addis Ababa

Duration: Contract (6 month contract.)

• Provides management and various departments with detailed supply chain Indirects reports for use in making business decisions and controlling expenditures.

• Provide thoughtful business insights/analytics and business performance evaluations to support corporate leaders’ effectiveness in creating and executing strategy and operating plans.

• Drive gross margin agenda through various business initiatives to create competitive advantage and sustainable growth

• Participate in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement with business partners.

• Proactively driving supply chain Indirects budgeting and forecasting across the business by liaising with key stakeholders.

• Be the first point of contact for supply chain indirect queries

• Ensure robust Balance Sheet reconciliations are done monthly to identify unauthorised postings or the costs can be explained.

• Build and maintain relationships with budget holders and stakeholders through regular reviews to aid and increase understanding of their business areas and make challenges where appropriate.

• Create SCI related journal entries in the company’s ERP systems in order to close the month end accounts. Complete monthly SCI figures – calculate and post accruals, prepayments and adjusting journal entries

• University Graduate in Accounting or Finance or a business-related field

• Professional qualification in accounting e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CPA etc preferred

• 1-2 years working experience in Finance / Accounting

• Experience working with MRP and/or ERP systems (SAP )

• Advanced Microsoft office skills, SAP & BW operational knowledge
• Self-driven, Analytical, results-oriented with a positive outlook & clear focus

Place of work: Addis Ababa

Duration: Contract (6 month contract.)

• Processing purchase orders and verifying that they comply with the Purchase policies and procedures.

• Reconciling and verifying invoices received from vendors against purchase orders and delivery receipts.

• Investigating and resolving discrepancies or issues related to invoices, payments, and receipts.

• Managing and maintaining accurate records of all purchasing and payment transactions.

• Collaborating with internal functions to ensure proper authorization and documentation for purchases.

• Receive invoices and ensure the 1st level checks are done before scanning the same to DCIW (Valid tax invoice, existing PO, invoice is current, Invoice quotes the PO and PO has been received – GRN)

• Coordinating with vendors and suppliers to place orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

• Utilizing accounting software and systems to input and track financial data related to purchasing and payments.

• Assisting with month-end and year-end financial closing processes as related to purchasing and payments.

• University Graduate in Finance or a business-related field

• Professional qualification in accounting e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CPA etc preferred

• 1-2 years working experience in Finance

• Advanced Microsoft office skills, SAP & BW operational knowledge

• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook & clear focus