Internal Controls Manager Southern Cone

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
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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 Mondelēz International by providing expert assessment of our policy and controls effectiveness and organization compliance. You will also provide training on policy and controls
• Conduct 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 controls
• Drive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working and build a mindset of continuous improvement within the Internal Controls team
• Build a high-performing team through coaching and developing auditors. You will also contribute to Mondelēz International's Finance talent agenda in your area of scope

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 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 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
• 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

At Mondelez Cono Sur, we're deeply committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion a core part of our cultural strategy. Our commitment is genuine, and through our DEI action plan, we're actively working to ensure a greater representation of diverse identities within our organization. Whether it's the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disabilities, or individuals of different ages, religions, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, we want everyone to feel seen and valued. We recognize our role as agents of change and our responsibility in promoting for more equity in the labor market. The journey is ongoing, and while we're still learning, we believe we're on the right path, making meaningful progress.
More about this role
You will work with financial and operational management in a specific area to improve internal controls, manage risk, and support strategic projects. Responsibilities include conducting analyses, leading digitalization initiatives, and overseeing local senior Internal Controls analysts.
How you will contribute
This position is based in Buenos Aires, AR, and is responsible for supporting the Southern Cone business unit (AR & UY) while also providing regular global and regional-level support. It reports to the Internal Controls Sr. Manager for WACAM & SOCO.
You will:

• Manage the Internal Controls team and processes for the Southern Cone BU, which includes Argentina and Uruguay. The role involves optimizing the internal control environment through advising the design, training, monitoring, and testing controls such as SOX, Advisory Reviews, and continuous control monitoring and testing.
• Manage relationships 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.
• Assist in performing a continuous risk assessment of the region and defining the annual Internal Controls plan in collaboration with the Sr. Mgr. Internal Controls and regional leadership.
• 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 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 identified risk areas, support the SOX program by leading global projects, and address ad hoc requests related to processes, 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.
• Assign team members to serve as liaisons to external and internal audit teams and facilitate discussions as required to reduce the burden on local management.
• Drive for harmonization, efficiencies, and improvements to ways of working and build a mindset of continuous improvement within the Internal Controls team.
• Build a high-performing team through coaching and mentoring. You will also contribute to Mondelēz International's Finance talent agenda in your area of scope.
• Support fraud and special investigation reviews on an 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.
• 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 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.
• 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
Mondelēz 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
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 Type
Regular
Internal Audit & Control
Finance