Internal Controls Manager Southern Cone

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 contributeYou 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 Mondelēz 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 Mondelēz International’s Finance talent agenda in your area of scopeWhat you will bringA 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, 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 regulationsJoin 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 contributeThis 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.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 (, SAP GRC and AuditBoard) and Data Visualization tools (, Tableau, ACL, Idea) is a plus.No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryMondelēz 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 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.Job TypeRegularInternal Audit & ControlFinance