Manager, Global Internal Audit & Controls

Job Description

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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 practices. In this role, you may require guidance and support to determine audit testing or to review test samples. You 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 risks.

How you will contribute

You will:

• •Perform 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 standards
• •Provide adequate assurance on the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls for the audit areas assigned
• •Ensure that all the audit findings are factually correct and provide/prepare solid test work and rationale for potential audit issues
• •Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement. You will also identify opportunities to improve ways of working in your area of responsibility
• •Contribute to a high-performing Internal Audit and Controls team by sharing best practices with peers. You will also invest in personal development

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• •TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in internal controls and audit practices including expertise in risk/control frameworks, financial policies and procedures, U.S. GAAP/IFRS and SOX requirements
• •BUSINESS 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 applications
• •LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company. Experience working as an auditor to drive a compliance environment
• •GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• •INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations

More about this role

You 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 governance. You 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 activities.

How you will contribute

This 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 Controls.

You will:

Perform continuous risk assessments to support the development of annual audit and control plans and identify emerging risk areas across the organization.

Manage 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 controls.

Provide 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 business.

Manage 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 requirements.

Provide advisory support to strategic projects, including new system implementations, organizational changes, and process transformations, as they relate to process, risks and controls.

Drive harmonization, efficiency and improvements to ways of working and build a mindset of continuous improvement within the Internal Controls team.

Track and report on Internal Audit KPIs; manage the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) in line with IIA Standards.

Support the management of the department’s co-sourcing spend and resource allocation, ensuring compliance with defined KPIs and SLAs.

Support 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 controls.

Contribute to Data Analytics, Control Digitalization, and Automation initiatives, including agentic AI adoption.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

in 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 requirements.

BUSINESS ACUMEN

with 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 applications.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

including proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company; experience working as a finance 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 organizations.

GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET

and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

INTEGRITY

and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations.

CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

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 environment.

Education / Certifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree is required in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

8 - 10 or more years of progressive experience in global firms, Internal Audit and Internal Controls or related experience.

Strong knowledge of the COSO 2013 internal control framework and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency.

Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards

Experience leading cross-functional projects across global organizations is required.

Previous experience supporting a company’s SOX program, including evaluation and remediation of deficiencies.

Preferred:

CPA, CISA or CIA certification

CPG/Manufacturing experience

ESG and related compliance experience

Experience supporting the preparation of executive-level reporting to senior leadership and the audit committee

Experience in working with global markets, M&A (Ventures) and shared service centers

Familiarity with IT gener