FINANCE OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Location.
Bosques, Mexico City Terms & Conditions.
Full time position.
Currently live in Mexico City or have immediate mobility to be transferred.
Have a high level of English.
ABOUT UNILEVER Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.
You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us.
You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow.
You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.
JOB PURPOSE We’re establishing three Legal Powerhouses in Bangalore, Mexico City and Barcelona, which will be an integral part of the Legal Function and provide defined, structured services to our other lawyers and to the wider business.
Where this position fits-into the team.
Part of the Unilever Legal Powerhouse – a team we’re currently building, which will consist of around 10 colleagues in Mexico Integral part of the Unilever’s Admin Functions - a global operation consisting of approximately 500 lawyers and specialists This role will be responsible for managing the financial processes within the legal function.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE Prepares, reviews, submits, and tracks expense reports.
Raising Purchase Orders and processing Invoices within the legal function.
Collaborate with stakeholders including lawyers, finance and accounts teams and external law firms to resolve issues around legal fee / cost billings and budgets..
Creation of legal file records (external law firm work) in Legal Tracker or similar online tools.
Data gathering and collation – including following-up by email and calls required information Ensure compliance with financial policies and processes.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and files Prepare budget reports and forecasts WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED Experience of 1-3 years in Finance role Experience working on financial tools Advanced proficiency in Excel Willingness and drive for process excellence Flexibility, high degree of maturity, self-confidence, and enthusiasm with strong interpersonal skills.
Strong communication and organisational skills Attention to detail Ability to work with colleagues across multiple time zones and countries Can switch between multiple tasks Excellent written and verbal communication skills Capable with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience of working within a multinational corporate environment will be an advantage PREFERABLE Experience in PowerBI would be an advantage.
Experience working in in-house Legal function.
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We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.
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