Senior Manager Group Data and Systems Accountant

<p><b>ICE CREAM is hiring for</b><b> Senior Manager Group Data and Systems Accountant</b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Location: Netherlands HQ (Amsterdam)</p><p>Local conditions apply</p><p>Full-time/Part-time</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>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 first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.</p><p></p><p>If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &amp;Jerry’s. 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.</p><p></p><p>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. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream</b></p><p></p><p>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 &amp; Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>JOB PURPOSE:</b></p><p></p><p>The newly created Ice Cream Group Controlling Team is a core part of the central Ice Cream Finance team.</p><p></p><p>Ice Cream Group Controlling Team is responsible for Ice Cream’s external financial reporting and global financial reporting controls (including Sarbanes Oxley compliance), managing the global auditor relationship; determining and implementing Ice Cream’s accounting policies; and many other projects related to how Ice Cream measures its performance and presents and communicates this to the external world.</p><p></p><p>The Group Data and System Accountant is a crucial role responsible for the maintenance, optimization, and control of financial systems, particularly the Group's consolidation tool (Tagetik). The person needs to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, facilitates efficient financial Consolidation, reporting, and supports compliance with international accounting standards and SOX framework. This role will act as a key liaison between the finance team and IT, driving system improvements and ensuring effective data management.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</b> </p><p></p><p>Key Responsibilities include the following:</p><p></p><p><b>System Management and Maintenance: </b></p><ul><li><p>Act as the primary system administrator for <b>Tagetik</b><span>,</span> ensuring its smooth operation and optimal performance</p></li><li><p>Manage and maintain master data within Tagetik (LE, Accounts, Movement Type, Trading Partner, AFD, MRD) to guarantee data accuracy and consistency</p></li><li><p>Configure and maintain system settings, hierarchies, and reporting structures</p></li><li><p>Perform re