Assistant Manager - Internal Controls-3

Position Summary

Description & Requirements

The Assistant Manager - Internal Controls will be pivotal in developing, implementing and managing the risk management, internal controls, and compliance capability of the Kraft Heinz Internal Controls Center of Excellence (COE) in accordance with the group's framework and requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about internal controls with a desire to help build an exciting new team in in Ahmedabad, India.

Technical Competence:

• Manage the overall risk management, internal control environment and compliance program to ensure that the COE team can identify, assess, remediate, and monitor risks, control issues and non-compliance associated with its operations in alignment with the Groups framework, methodologies, and ways of working.
• Conduct risk assessment at entity and process level in collaboration with senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Review the end-to-end processes (procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report, hire-to-retire, etc.) and oversee control testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and to identify opportunities for improvement including standardization, simplification, integration, automation, and optimization.
• Ensure that process documentation is in place and maintained as relevant and consistent to reflect changes in business operations and risk exposure and, supports the execution of internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the timely completion of SOX testing activities, including walk throughs and controls testing (design and operating effectiveness), and related process documentation,
• Oversee the timely identification, validation, and communication of control deficiencies, as well as development of remediation plans in collaboration with the process/control owners,
• Determine the impact of open deficiencies, individually and in aggregate and monitor progress of deficiency remediation and related testing.
• Work with Global SOX PMO and business process/ control owners for standardization of key controls and related testing process as part of implementation of Global Process Design
• Responsible for quality and timeliness of deliverables, including conclusions on control effectiveness and impact of control deficiencies.
• Improve the business process flow on a continual basis utilizing industry leading practices.
• Manage the team performance and ensure quality and timeliness of delivery.
• Identify, assess, and assist in selection of resources, and ensure role alignment of individuals.
• Identify changes to long term resource needs and implement appropriate actions.
• Manage personnel, facilitate performance assessments, and conduct feedback sessions.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, by adopting appropriate communication style to individuals at all levels of the organization and remaining open to disagreement or new ideas.
• Articulate understanding of business areas under review and demonstrates thorough test work and solid rationale for potential control issues.
• Update Group Lead - Internal Controls COE on testing progress and potential issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of work experience in a similar role with at least last 2 years of SOX experience as a lead or above.
• Minimum Education Qualification – CPA, CIA, CA, CMA, or MBA Finance.
• Good knowledge of accounting concepts and process/controls related to Financial Reporting, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Commodity Trading, Treasury, Tax, Plant, Property & Equipment, Inventory, HR Payroll, etc.
• Ability to support high quality level of SOX controls testing and other internal control initiatives
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and deliver high quality output under time pressure
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English along with interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving & organization skills
• Excellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with ERP/ Accounting systems and Reporting tools.
• Strong team player and ability to partner with various stakeholders of respective domains
• Support and participate in employee engagement initiatives/actions, including training/education opportunities and other staff development initiatives, as applicable
• Lead, mentor, and coach junior team members, enabling them to meet their performance goals and act as a role model. Responsible for the performance and appraisal of direct reports, including training and developing necessary skill sets to enable them to grow in their careers

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.