Assistant Manager – Fixed Assets and Payroll

Job description

Do you want to work for a company that makes a difference in the world? At Unilever, we have a clear purpose - to make sustainable living commonplace. Through our 400 brands reaching 2.5 billion people every day, we aim to make a positive social impact globally and locally. A job at Unilever means working with purpose in an inclusive and diverse culture. We also offer “All roles flex” and believe in an approach to getting work done that allows any employee to work anytime, from anywhere.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager -Payroll and Fixed Assets to join the Finance team based in North Rocks. Reporting to the Financial Risk, Control and Treasury Manager, this role purpose is to provide control and governance over total ANZ Payroll Accounting and fixed assets database including capital and AUC (assets under construction).

Your main responsibilities will include but not limited to:
· Deliver timely and accurately all the payroll routine journal entries into SAP, from ADP payroll system related to weekly, fortnightly and monthly Unilever employees.
· Prepare payroll monthly accruals
· Provide analysis and insight into payroll variances and provide relevant commentaries as required.
· Provide assistance in preparation of internal/external audit process and actuarial valuations required for IAS 19 (Employee Benefits)
· Prepare and maintain payroll procedures documentation, flow charts and risk and control matrix in alignment with Payroll risk and control framework
· Take the initiative to research employee payroll-related problems as they arise; that would have an effect in the financial statements
· Be single point of contact for Fixed assets queries. Handle queries and problem solve activities from business users and third-party services in relation to Fixed Assets and Capital Proposals. Maintain and keep up to date the DTPs (Desktop procedures) used by the third-party service.
· Review correctness and completeness of capital/disposal proposals. Ensure Marlin user list is up to date and any follow up for capitalization and closure of projects.
· Work closely with third party services to ensure delivery of Fixed Assets activities in line with agreed DTPs, SLAs and timetables. Provide asset capitalization, disposal & Master Data information via the BMC tool. Ensure the year end close / new year open process for Fixed Assets and Projects is completed.
· Ensure Fixed Assets Verifications are performed to schedule. Review and validate useful life for assets in line with audit requirements and perform annual impairment review.
· Be proactive in reviewing and maintaining the accuracy and correctness of the Fixed Assets Master Data, including yearly reviews of cost centres attached to Fixed assets.
· Management of the Fixed asset tagging process, including ordering of tags, management and administration of the tags.
· Perform associated activities required for various audits (for eg OCA, corporate audit, KPMG)
· Ensure Capex actuals, reporting and forecasting is completed on time and accurately. Any issues relating to AUC need to be resolved on time.
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role within a finance team and experience within FMCG would be an advantageous. You will have relevant qualifications as well as having achieved or working towards financial professional qualifications like CPS, CIMA, ICAA.
You are self-motivated and will thrive in a fast-paced environment with skills in managing competing deadlines. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to influence others and hold them accountable.

In are return, we offer a rare opportunity to work within an iconic and global organisation where we reward high achievers with development and growth opportunities. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally. Alongside attractive remuneration, there are excellent benefits as well as a supportive team and flexible working arrangements.

Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!