Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz 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:
- Implement the internal controls strategy, adapting it to emerging market challenges while ensuring alignment with global standards.
- Manage internal controls for assigned countries or units, optimizing the control environment through design, training, testing (SOX, CSA), and ongoing monitoring (CCM).
- Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives that strengthen the internal controls framework and enhance business resilience.
- Drive a strong compliance culture through expert assessments and targeted training to embed a risk-aware mindset.
- Conduct advisory reviews and SOX testing, leveraging data analytics for proactive risk identification.
- Partner with business leaders to integrate robust controls into transformation projects, ensuring sustainable growth and risk mitigation.
- Proactively identify and assess emerging risks, providing recommendations for mitigation strategies and control enhancements.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to control effectiveness, compliance levels, and process efficiencies to demonstrate continuous improvement.
- Coach and develop teams to enhance internal controls capabilities.
- Leverage data, dashboards, and reporting tools to develop actionable risk insights, enabling proactive management and improved controls.
- Address ad hoc management requests, providing timely solutions to enhance internal controls.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, US GAAP/IFRS, and audit practices. Experience using digital tools to enhance controls.
- Business Acumen: Ability to align controls with business goals in dynamic markets. Big Four or multinational experience preferred.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Drive a culture of continuous improvement and high performance by mentoring team members, fostering collaboration, and cultivating a growth-oriented mindset across the function.
- Strong communication: Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally & written) with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear and concise insights on risk and control matters.
- Emerging Markets Experience: Experience navigating complex market dynamics with a focus on resilient control frameworks.
- Digital Mindset: Leverage data analytics and automation (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to optimize controls and risk management.
- Integrity & Judgment: Uphold high ethical standards, making sound decisions aligned with company values.
More about this role
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
- 8+ years in internal audit/controls, ideally within Big Four or FMCG environments.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with senior leaders.
- Expertise in SAP, data analytics, and project management is an advantage.
- High willingness to learn and develop professionally and personally.
- Proficient in English; additional European language is a plus.
What you need to know about this position:
- Reports to the Internal Controls Director for Mondelez Europe.
- High visibility role with opportunities to shape internal controls strategy in emerging markets, directly contributing to Mondelēz's growth agenda
- Oversee internal controls for multiple countries in the European region and contribute to enhancing the control environment and efficiency improvements through process optimization initiatives.
- Hybrid work model with occasional travel to emerging market locations.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Join a global leader committed to innovation and growth.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Work in a diverse, dynamic environment with exposure to various markets.
- Career advancement within Mondelēz International's global network.
- Continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and support for pursuing relevant certifications.
- A diverse and inclusive culture where every team member feels empowered to contribute their best.
Job specific requirements: no
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
Mondelēz 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.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
Regular
Internal Audit & Control
Finance
