Unilever is currently hiring for Risk & Control Manager

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

At Unilever, we believe that effective risk management and financial controlling are fundamental to good business management and that our success as an organization depends on our ability to identify and then exploit the key risks and opportunities for the business. Successful businesses take/manage risks and opportunities in a considered, structured, controlled, and effective way.

If you have a good understanding of risks and risk management, and you would like to make an impact by driving stewardship, this role is just for you.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Reporting the key risk indicators for the business and entityContributing to the design and development of robust, progressive compliance, risk management and fraud prevention initiativesAssisting and developing rigorous standards around all areas of risk management, which will include training, continuous assessment, testing and performance reportingSupporting Corporate Audit, SOX Audit (Financial Controls Audit), Statutory audit and tracking follow-up actionsDelivering adhoc risk assessments (e.g. significant process change, projects) and regular risk and controls monitoringPerforming internal audits for compliance testing at business requestProviding re-assurance of business unit’s compliance to Global Financial Control Framework ControlsParticipating in Control Health Indicators (CHI) meetings and providing expertise & supportDriving compliance in access controls, acting as Access Risk Manager for specified geographyDesigning Schedule of Authority & process controls for new business apps at business requestSupporting Business Integrity Officer (BIO) when required for investigationsSupporting Controller to maintain an updated Business Risk matrixCarrying out Information Protection Network (IPN) activities to increase awareness about IT and System securityPerforming duties of BISO (Business Information Security Officer) for the geographySupporting Value Protection agenda of the business unitTraining and creating awareness of control frameworks in business & finance teams to improve controls environment in the business unit

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in business-related fieldMinimum 5 years of work experience in audit, accounting, financial analysis, information systems or equivalentSound knowledge of internal control system and risk management (PCOB standards, SOX legislation and IFRS standards are an asset)Big 4 experience is an asset

Skills

Rigorous Approach/Attention to DetailHigh personal work standardsGood verbal and written communication skills in EnglishGood presentation skillsProficient in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)Good SAP user knowledgeAbility to work independentlyAbility to manage local and global stakeholders in and outside Finance

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.