Rizwan R

Manager Finance & Accounts

Unilever • Part time

May 2020 - May 2025 • 5 yrs

**Manager Finance & Accounts | Unilever | 2020 to 2025** Managed finance and accounting operations with responsibility for General Ledger, financial reporting, month end closing, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. Supported management with accurate and timely financial information for business decision making and ensured compliance with internal financial controls and accounting policies. **Key Responsibilities and Achievements:** • Managed end to end General Ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and closing activities. • Prepared and reviewed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, management reports, and financial analysis. • Monitored financial transactions and ensured accuracy, completeness, and proper accounting treatment across business operations. • Coordinated month end and year end closing processes and resolved accounting discrepancies within reporting timelines. • Led finance teams and cross functional finance projects, ensuring timely delivery of key financial activities and business requirements. • Worked closely with senior management and business stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision making. • Strengthened financial controls and reporting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. • Supported internal and external audit requirements by providing financial schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and explanations. • Supervised and mentored finance team members, delegated responsibilities, monitored performance, and ensured achievement of departmental objectives. **Career Journey: 2020 to 2025** Progressed through increasing levels of responsibility within Finance and Accounts, gaining strong experience in financial reporting, General Ledger management, team leadership, process improvement, and finance project management.