Sr Director, Internal Audit & Controls

Mondelēz International•East Hanover, NJ

23h

About The Position

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Director, Global Internal Audit & Internal Controls and Chief of Staff to lead and transform Mondelēz’s global internal audit and controls function. You will manage global processes or areas to develop and ensure that there are effective controls in place through planning and executing internal audits. You will partner with management to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, build a robust internal controls program, and drive continuous improvement. You will also manage projects to drive key strategic initiatives of the Chief Audit & Controls Officer and support function development such as capability building and other enhancements. How you will contribute: In this critical role, the Senior Director, Global Internal Audit & Internal Controls and Chief of Staff will leverage your deep expertise in internal controls and audit practices to ensure the integrity of our global operations. This is a unique opportunity to build a world-class internal audit and controls function, driving strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement globally.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, controls, and risk management.
Experience in a leadership role managing audit teams and interacting with senior management.
Deep understanding of internal controls and audit practices.
Expertise in risk/control frameworks (e.g., COSO), enterprise risk management processes, financial policies and procedures, U.S. GAAP/IFRS, Global IIA and SOX requirements.
Proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company.
Experience working as a regional finance leader managing diverse, cross-functional and business partner teams to drive compliance environment.
Deep understanding of business practices globally with in-depth 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.
Ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies, and external regulations.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CIA (or equivalent) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead internal audit and controls processes for a region(s)/global process including performing detailed risk assessments, executing internal audits, head SOX controls and partnering with global functions to build a robust internal controls program.
Assist the Chief Audit & Controls Officer in the execution of key strategic initiatives and operations.
Drive a strong controls and compliance environment by providing expert assessment of our policy and controls effectiveness and organization compliance and leading efforts to ensure compliance with IIA Standards.
Lead overall understanding of business risks and effectiveness of internal controls and operating practices across assigned region(s) or processes.
Drive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working and build a mindset of continuous improvement within the Internal Audit and Controls team.
Build a high-performing Internal Audit and Controls team.
Recruit and develop talent across Internal Audit and Controls and drive our Finance talent agenda in the region.