Internal Controls Manager Southern Cone

Internal Controls Manager Southern Cone page is loaded Internal Controls Manager Southern Cone Apply locations Thames, Argentina time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-105808 Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours. You will partner with financial and operational management in a limited geographic or process area 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 conduct deep-dive analyses on risk areas, provide training on controls, and support management in Control Self-Assessments(CSA) and SOX activities. In addition, you will manage the locally based Internal Control Managers.
How you will contribute You will:
Manage the Internal Controls team and processes for a country/process including partnering with management to optimize the internal control environment through design, training, monitoring (CCM) and testing (SOX, CSA)Contribute to a strong controls and compliance environment at Mondelez International by providing expert assessment of our policy and controls effectiveness and organization compliance. You will also provide training on policy and controlsConduct advisory reviews on the identified risk areas. You will also support management in SOX testing/ driving the Control Self-Assessment (CSA)exercise. In addition, you will address ad hoc requests made by management as it relates to process, risks and controlsDrive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working and build a mindset of continuous improvement within the Internal Controls teamBuild a high-performing team through coaching and developing auditors. You will also contribute to Mondelez International's Finance talent agenda in your area of scopeWhat 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 requirementsBUSINESS ACUMEN with an understanding of business practices within the country with knowledge in financial reporting, sourcing, supply chain, marketing, information systems, sales, shared service 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 applicationsLEADERSHIP 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 environmentGROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectivenessINTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours. You will partner with financial and operational management in a limited geographic or process area 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, support the SOX program and supervise and provide training on controls, among other activities. In addition, you will manage the locally based Internal Controls Sr. Analysts.
How you will contribute This position is based in Buenos Aires, AR and have a responsibility of supporting the Southern Cone business unit (AR & UY), while also providing regular global and regional level support, reporting to the Internal Controls Sr. Manager for WACAM & SOCO.
You will: Manage the Internal Controls team and processes for the Southern Cone BU (~15% of MDLZ LA Net Revenue), composed of Argentina and Uruguay. The role requires partnering with the BU senior management to optimize the internal control environment through design, training, monitoring, and testing of controls (e.g., SOX, Advisory Reviews, strategic projects support, continuous control monitoring and testing).Manage relationship with senior stakeholders in the region (up to VP level), including influencing the leadership to maintain a strong tone-at-the-top and reinforce accountability and awareness of control requirements.Lead the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) activity by conducting interviews and facilitating discussions about risks and risk factors with regional and country functional leads.Assist in performing continuous risk assessment of the region and defining the annual Internal Controls plan in collaboration with the Sr. Mgr. Internal Controls WACAM & SOCO and regional leadership.Contribute to a strong controls and compliance environment at Mondelez International by providing expert assessment of our policy and controls effectiveness and organization compliance. You will also provide training on policy and controls to the business.Deliver leading edge innovative risk services to strengthen risk responsiveness, maximize efficiencies and support growth through the supervision of Data Analytics, Control Digitalization and Automation.Conduct advisory reviews on the identified risk areas. You may also support the SOX program by leading global projects (e.g., Test of Design and Non-SAP Segregation of Duties) and by supporting the definition and execution of Control Self-Assessment exercises. In addition, you will address ad hoc requests made by management as it relates to process, risks and controls.Participate as an advisor to senior leaders and process owners to implement action plans to remediate identified control deficiencies and improve the overall control environment.Provide advisory support to strategic projects (incl. SCR, new systems implementation, etc.) in order to ensure proper project governance and compliance to existing policies and controls.Assign team members to serve as liaison to external and internal audit teams and facilitate discussions as required to reduce the burden to local management.Drive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working and build a mindset of continuous improvement within the Internal Controls teamBuild a high-performing team through coaching and mentoring. You will also contribute to Mondelez International's Finance talent agenda in your area of scope.Support fraud and special investigation reviews on ad hoc basis.Qualifications Required: BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related areas. CPA, CIA or MBA preferred. At least 8+ years of progressive experience in the Big Four firms, Internal Audit and Internal Controls or related experience. CPG experience preferred. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders & different teams across the organization. Proven track record of exposure to senior leadership. Experience in global, complex companies with exposure to multiple markets, M&A (Ventures) and shared services is a plus. Demonstrates global and enterprise-wide perspective; processes information through a strategic lens and applies tenants of systems thinking/theory and to issues/assignments. Ability to identify problems, recommend effective solutions, negotiate with management, and ensure that those solutions are implemented effectively and timely. Proven communication and presentation skills, including the ability to make effective presentations and influence senior stakeholders. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Strong knowledge of the COSO 2013 internal control framework and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency, particularly for Supply Chain and Commercial and Trade business processes. Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). Experience with data analytics to support the business and advisory reviews, and with control automation for continuous control testing. Previous experience supporting a company's SOX program, including evaluation and remediation of deficiencies. Ability to work in a remote and/or hybrid setup and to consistently prioritize activities to meet strict deadlines. Strong teamwork orientation and people management and development track-record. Proficiency in MS Office (mainly Excel, Word, Teams) required. Knowledge in SAP ERP, Audit Tools (e.g., SAP GRC and AuditBoard) and Data Visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, ACL, Idea) is a plus. No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelez Southern Cone represents Mondelez International operations in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. We produce over 40 iconic and delicious brands with more than 400 products including Milka, Oreo, Cadbury and Tang, and local jewels like Cerealitas, Terrabusi and Clight, among others. More than 2,600 wonderful people proudly work to make our delicious snacks at two production plants in Argentina: the Pacheco Plant in Buenos Aires Province, Villa Mercedes Plant in Villa Mercedes Province and our commercial offices located in San Isidro, Buenos Aires Province.To learn more about us, visit www.mondelezinternational.com/ar Mondelez International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
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