Mondelez - Manager - Internal Controls (5-10 yrs)

Job Description:

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Job Summary:

You will play a critical role in enhancing the internal control environment within the organization.

- Under the guidance of your manager, you will collaborate with local financial and operational managers to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and compliance with statutory requirements.

- This role involves conducting in-depth analyses of risk areas, providing training on internal controls, and supporting management in control self-assessments.

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful change within a dynamic and global organization.

- If you are a detail-oriented, results-driven professional passionate about internal controls and risk management, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Controls Management:

- Support internal control processes for specific countries or processes by collaborating with management to optimize the control environment through reviews, design, training, monitoring (Continuous Controls Monitoring - CCM), and testing (SOX and Control Self-Assessments - CSA).

- Perform advisory reviews on identified risk areas, assist in SOX testing, and drive the control self-assessment exercise.

- Respond to ad hoc requests from management regarding processes, risks, and controls.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

- Conduct deep-dive analyses of risk areas and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks.

- Support the facilitation of the annual Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) exercise for the India Business Unit (BU).

Training and Compliance:

- Provide training sessions on internal policies and controls to foster a culture of risk awareness, transparency, and accountability.

- Define Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with clearly defined responsibilities.

Continuous Improvement:

- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within your area of responsibility.

- Promote a mindset of continuous improvement across the Internal Controls team.

Team Contribution:

- Prepare clear, concise, and review-ready audit work papers.

- Handle ad-hoc support requests, including projects, control issues, and consultations.

- Ensure timely follow-up and coordination for the implementation and effectiveness testing of corrective actions.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education and Certifications:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.

- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit or Internal Controls.

- CPA, ACA, CISA, or equivalent certification is required.

Technical Expertise:

- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, risk/control frameworks, enterprise risk management processes, and financial policies and procedures.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Business Acumen:

- Experience in internal/external audit, preferably within a Big Four accounting firm or a large global corporation.

- General understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications.

Leadership and Collaboration:

- Proven business partnering and communication skills across a global, public company environment.

- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Analytical Skills:

- Strong ability to assess and address risks, materiality, and interdependencies, translating them into actionable recommendations for improvement.

Personal Attributes:

- Integrity and sound judgment in decision-making and interactions.

- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks and problem-solving.

- Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Prepare and execute plans for reviews and testing, aligning with key stakeholders and process owners to address deficiencies and draft action plans.

- Support Global/Regional/BU management as required.

- Ensure timely implementation and adequacy of corrective actions.

- Conduct and manage training sessions to enhance awareness and understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks.

What Extra Ingredients You Will Bring:

- A growth and digital mindset to leverage technology for improving processes.

- A collaborative and independent working style to drive initiatives effectively.

- Strong report-writing and presentation skills to communicate findings and recommendations.