Internal Controls Analyst

Mondelēz International is seeking a Senior Internal Control Analyst to join their team, supporting the internal control agenda primarily in Egypt and the MSC function. Reporting to strong leadership, you will collaborate closely with local financial and operational managers to enhance internal control environments, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Your role will focus on minimizing financial losses, operational inefficiencies, and statutory non-compliances by ensuring effective governance and control processes. You will conduct detailed risk analyses, provide training on controls, and assist management in control self-assessments, contributing to a robust compliance culture.

Key Responsibilities

- Support internal control processes for assigned countries or business processes by partnering with management to optimize control design, training, monitoring (Continuous Control Monitoring - CCM), and testing activities (SOX and Control Self-Assessments - CSA).
- Provide expert assessments of policy and control effectiveness, ensuring organizational compliance and strengthening the overall control environment.
- Conduct advisory reviews on identified risk areas, support SOX testing, and drive the control self-assessment exercises.
- Respond to ad hoc management requests related to processes, risks, and controls, and deliver training on policies and controls.
- Foster a mindset of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
- Contribute actively to a high-performing Internal Controls team and invest in personal and professional development.

Required Qualifications

- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in risk and controls, preferably within internal audit or compliance functions.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent is mandatory.
- Experience working in a Big Four audit firm and/or a large multinational FMCG company.
- Strong technical expertise in internal controls and audit practices, including risk/control frameworks, enterprise risk management, financial policies, U.S. GAAP/IFRS, and SOX requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Solid knowledge of internal control systems, management analysis principles, and organizational design.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX control requirements, control review, and audit techniques.
- Hands-on experience with SAP systems is essential.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, materiality, and interdependencies, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Exceptional report writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, demonstrating self-motivation and leadership.
- Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

- A growth-oriented and digital mindset with the ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Proven business partnering and communication skills within a large, global, publicly traded company.
- Integrity and sound judgment aligned with company values, policies, and external regulations.
- This position is open to candidates based in Egypt or Pakistan. Please note that no relocation support will be provided.

Mondelēz International operates across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan, serving markets including Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, the company employs over 2,600 people across multiple plants and commercial offices. Mondelēz is a leader in snacking categories with iconic brands such as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka, Oreo, belVita, Tang, Chiclets, Trident, and Halls.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mondelēz International values diversity and inclusion and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic by law.

Job Type: Regular
Department: Internal Audit & Control, Finance