Ice Cream – ERP Chart of Accounts Analyst

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM – ERP Chart of Accounts Analyst

Location: The Netherlands (Amsterdam), UKI (100 VE)

Full-time: Yes

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.

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.    

We want our business to flourish, and we know that our success depends on others flourishing around us. That's why our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace, and why sustainable, long-term growth is at the heart of our business model.   

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream

 Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of €8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win. 

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025. Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure.  

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.  

JOB PURPOSE:

The Chart of Accounts (CoA) Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the Finance Data Model Lead in designing, governing, and implementing a globally harmonised Operational Chart of Accounts within the new ERP system. This role ensures that CoA is structured efficiently, allowing for seamless financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency. The position is key to ensuring accurate data migration, harmonization, and integration within the ERP framework and will exist for the project implementation duration, expected to be 2.5–3 years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Chart of Accounts Development & Implementation:

  • Lead the work on a globally harmonized Operational Chart of Accounts to ensure consistency across markets and functions.

  • Ensure alignment with IFRS (group accounting policy), local GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.

  • Support the establishment of account hierarchies, naming conventions, definitions and governance structures.

  • Collaborate with Record to Report (R2R), MR, FP&A, Tax, and other Process teams (O2C, M2D / SCF, S2P) to ensure the CoA structure enhances reporting and operational efficiency.

  • Design and implement the GL Account master data maintenance process and tool to ensure data integrity and consistency.

  • Ensure that local statutory reporting needs and locally mandated Chart of Accounts are also taken into account when designing the global Operating Chart of Accounts.

• ERP Transformation & Financial Data Structuring:

  • Work closely with IT and functional teams to configure and implement the globally harmonised Operational Chart of Accounts within the ERP system.

  • Assist in designing other financial data dimensions (e.g. cost centers, profit centers etc.) to ensure that the CoA is a "Natural Chart" (i.e. no data dimensions are combined in the CoA).

  • Identify and support automation opportunities to enhance efficiency in data reconciliation and reporting.

• Data Governance & Compliance:

  • Maintain the integrity, consistency, and security of the CoA master data.

  • Assist in implementing data governance policies, validation controls, and standard operating procedures.

  • Support compliance efforts by ensuring financial reporting meets internal controls and audit requirements.

• Data Migration:

  • Assist in executing a robust data migration strategy to ensure a seamless transition from legacy systems.

  • Support data extraction, transformation, and loading processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

  • Establish validation and reconciliation procedures to identify and resolve errors in migrated data.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Support:

  • Act as a key liaison between Finance, IT, and other process teams to address CoA-related needs.

  • Provide training and support to finance teams on CoA best practices and ERP functionalities.

  • Support change management initiatives to drive adoption and efficient usage of the new CoA framework.

• Testing & Continuous Improvement:

  • Participate in testing and validation of the globally harmonised Operational Chart of Accounts within the ERP system.

  • Conduct data integrity checks and reconciliations to ensure reliable reporting.

  • Identify gaps in the CoA structure and recommend enhancements for ongoing optimization and scalability.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in finance data management, Chart of Accounts design, or ERP transformation.

• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar) and financial data modelling.

• Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualization (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Strong financial data analysis and structuring capabilities.

• Familiarity with automation tools and digital finance solutions.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage functional teams.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining high accuracy standards.

WHAT DOES UNILEVER OFFER/WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products. 

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Home work allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.   

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  

Looking forward to meeting you!    

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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