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Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
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
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
You will work with the Manager Internal Controls NA to 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 and Advisory Reviews on risk areas, work on Strategic Projects deliverables, execute the Data Analytics and Digitalization initiatives, execute the SOX program in the region and provide training on controls, among other activities. In addition, you will work with other locally based Internal Control Managers and Sr. Analysts.
How you will contribute
This position is based in Toronto, CA and have a responsibility of supporting NA US base business, NA Ventures and Canada base business, while also providing regular global and regional level support, reporting to the Manager Internal Controls for North America.
You will:
- Execute the Internal Controls plan for the North America region (~30% of MDLZ Global Net Revenue), including NA Ventures business (~$1.8Bi business) including partnering with management to optimize the internal control environment through design, training, monitoring, and testing of controls (e.g., SOX, Advisory Reviews, strategic projects support, CCM/CCT).
- Build and maintain a good rapport with the business to reinforce accountability and awareness of control requirements.
- 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 execution of Data Analytics, Control Digitalization and Automation.
- Execute advisory reviews on the identified risk areas. You will also execute activities related to the SOX program and Control Self-Assessment exercises. In addition, you will address ad hoc requests made by management as it relates to process, risks and controls.
- Perform follow-up of the management action plans to ensure the timely remediation of control deficiencies and improve the overall control environment. Escalate potential delays to management.
- Participate in strategic projects (incl. SCR, new systems implementation, etc.) by executing Internal Controls deliverables, readiness reviews and post-implementation reviews to ensure proper project governance and compliance to existing policies and controls.
- Own your career plan and actively seek opportunities to develop yourself and to contribute to the development of all team members to create a high-performing and engaged team.
- Support fraud and special investigation reviews on ad hoc basis.
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. 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.
- ORGANIZATION SKILLS and ability to manage multiple priority and strict deadlines, including proven experience across a large global, public company; experience working as a team member on diverse, cross-functional and business partner teams to help drive compliance to controls.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. CPA, CIA or MBA preferred.
- At least 4+ years of progressive experience in the Big Four firms, Internal Audit and Internal Controls or related experience. CPG experience preferred.
- Previous experience supporting a company’s SOX program, including evaluation and remediation of deficiencies.
- 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).
- Experience in working with global markets, M&A (Ventures) and shared service is a plus.
- Experience with data analytics to support the business and advisory reviews, and with control automation for continuous control testing is a plus.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business & different teams across the organization.
- Ability to work remotely and to consistently prioritize activities to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to identify problems, recommend effective solutions, negotiate with management, and ensure that those solutions are implemented effectively and timely.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong teamwork orientation.
- 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.
Travel requirements:
- 10% – 20% of annual work schedule
Work schedule:
- Regular business hours M-F (Hybrid)
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
We are the second-largest snacking company in Canada and in the top 10 food companies in North America. We make and distribute delicious household favorites including Cadbury , Oreo , Mr. Christie and Maynards . We are an ambitious business—in the past few years alone, we have invested $250 million in our Ontario-based factories. Our community of over 2,600 employees is based across Canada, with our head office on Bloor Street West in Toronto. Canada plays a strategic role for Mondelēz North America and globally. We are proud of our “local-first” commercial focus that enables us to take ownership of our own market and make more, faster decisions closer to our consumers. We are also proud of our top 100 position on Forbes magazine’s 2019 Canada’s Best Employers list.
If you are applying to a position in Canada, accommodations for applicants with disabilities or other grounds protected by human rights legislation are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the employment selection process. For all internal and external applicants who require accommodation in the recruitment and selection process please contact 847-943-5460 for assistance/support.
Job Type
Regular
Internal Audit & Control
Finance
