Global Internal Audit & Controls Manager

Under the leadership of the Senior Manager, Audit, you will perform audits of financial accounting, internal processes and internal operational controls to ascertain compliance with internal policies/procedures and best practicesIn this role, you may require guidance and support to determine audit testing or to review test samplesYou will also help create reports on audit findings, root causes and provide recommendations on areas for improvement in business processes and internal controls to prevent/minimize future control risksPerform internal audits within your area of scope including defining testing approaches, reviewing test samples, identifying potential issues, and reporting on audit findings. You will also complete audit work in accordance with IIA standards and Mondelēz International Internal Audit standardsProvide adequate assurance on the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls for the audit areas assignedEnsure that all the audit findings are factually correct and provide/prepare solid test work and rationale for potential audit issuesEmbrace a mindset of continuous improvement. You will also identify opportunities to improve ways of working in your area of responsibilityContribute to a high-performing Internal Audit and Controls team by sharing best practices with peers. You will also invest in personal developmentYou will partner with financial and operational management to understand and enhance internal control environments, risks, and mitigation activities to minimize the risk of financial losses, operational inefficiencies and statutory non-compliances caused by the lack of controls or effective governanceYou will manage deep-dive analyses and Advisory Reviews on risk areas, provide advisory support to management on Strategic Projects, lead Data Analytics and Digitalization initiatives, manage the SOX program and provide training on controls, among other activitiesThis person will have responsibility of supporting global and corporate functions, while also providing regular support to ARA’s internal initiatives, reporting to the Senior Director of Internal Audit and ControlsPerform continuous risk assessments to support the development of annual audit and control plans and identify emerging risk areas across the organizationManage Internal Controls projects, including SOX compliance, Advisory Reviews, and Continuous Controls Monitoring/Testing (CCM/CCT), partnering with senior management to optimize the internal control environment through design, training, monitoring, and testing of controlsProvide expert assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of policies, processes, and controls, advising senior leaders on remediation of control deficiencies. You will also provide training on policy and controls to the businessManage relationships with senior stakeholders (up to SVP level), including influencing the leadership to maintain a strong tone-at-the-top and reinforce accountability and awareness of control requirementsProvide advisory support to strategic projects, including new system implementations, organizational changes, and process transformations, as they relate to process, risks and controlsDrive harmonization, efficiency and improvements to ways of working and build a mindset of continuous improvement within the Internal Controls teamTrack and report on Internal Audit KPIs;
manage the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) in line with IIA StandardsSupport the management of the department’s co-sourcing spend and resource allocation, ensuring compliance with defined KPIs and SLAsSupport management in SOX testing and Control Self-Assessment exercises as needed. In addition, you will address ad hoc requests made by management as they relate to process, risks and controlsContribute to Data Analytics, Control Digitalization, and Automation initiatives, including agentic AI adoptionBUSINESS ACUMEN and a general understanding of business practices along with relevant external/internal audit experience in a Big Four accounting firm and/or in a large global corporation. General understanding of enterprise resource planning applicationsLEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company. Experience working as an auditor to drive a compliance environmentGROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Proficiency in Microsoft Office toolsTECHNICAL EXPERTISE in internal controls and audit practices including expertise in risk/control frameworks, financial policies and procedures, U.S. GAAP/IFRS and SOX requirementsINTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulationsA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a passion for continuous improvement, combined with a strong work ethic and the drive to deliver results in a fast-paced, global environmentIn internal controls and audit practices including expertise in risk/control frameworks, enterprise risk management processes, financial policies and procedures, U.S. GAAP/IFRS and SOX requirementsGROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSETLEADERSHIP SKILLSIncluding proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company;
experience working as afinance leader managing a diverse, cross-functional and business partner teams to drive compliance environment. Strong conflict management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across complex, matrixed organizationsAnd sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulationsWith an understanding of business practices within the country with knowledge in financial reporting, sourcing, supply chain, marketing, information systems, sales, shared services and customer service operations. Significant and relevant external/internal audit experience in a Big Four accounting firm and/or in a large global corporation. General understanding of enterprise resource planning applicationsCULTURAL ATTRIBUTESTECHNICAL EXPERTISEINTEGRITYAnd the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectivenessBUSINESS ACUMENStrong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and 2024 Global Internal Audit StandardsPrevious experience supporting a company’s SOX program, including evaluation and remediation of deficienciesStrong knowledge of the COSO 2013 internal control framework and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiencyBachelor’s Degree is required in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration8 - 10 or more years of progressive experience in global firms, Internal Audit and Internal Controls or related experienceExperience leading cross-functional projects across global organizations is requiredAbility to consistently prioritize activities to meet strict deadlinesStrong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skillsStrong teamwork orientation and people management and development track-recordAbility to self-motivate and navigate through ambiguity for problem solvingAbility to identify problems, recommend effective solutions, negotiate with management, and ensure that those solutions are implemented effectively and timelyProficiency in MS Office (mainly Excel, Word, Teams) required. Knowledge in SAP S4/HANA, Audit Tools (e.G., SAP GRC and Audit Board), Data Visualization tools (e.G., Tableau, Power BI) and AI/AI-enabled tools (e.G. Amazon QuickSight, Celonis, Copilot) is a plusAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders & different teams across the organization. Proven track record of exposure to senior leadershipExperience with agentic AI adoption and data analytics to support the business and advisory reviews, and with control automation for continuous control testingProven communication and presentation skills, including the ability to make effective presentations and influence senior stakeholdersDemonstrates global and enterprise-wide perspective;
processes information through a strategic lens and applies tenets of systems thinking/theory to issues/assignmentsCPA, CISA or CIA certificationCPG/Manufacturing experienceESG and related compliance experienceExperience supporting the preparation of executive-level reporting to senior leadership and the audit committeeExperience in working with global markets, M&A (Ventures) and shared service centersFamiliarity with IT general controls and SOX IT requirements
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