Internal Controls Senior WACAM

Job Description
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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

More about this role
Oversee the Internal Controls function for multiple countries/processes across the WACAM region, acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership to strengthen the internal control environment. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring control frameworks (SOX, CSA, CCM), driving compliance, and building a high-performing team. The Senior Supervisor operates as the subject matter expert in internal controls, providing thought leadership on risk mitigation, process optimization, and continuous improvement across the organization - with a strong focus on Supply Chain and end-to-end business operations in consumer goods/manufacturing environments.
Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the Internal Controls team for multiple countries/processes, acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership to optimize the internal control environment through control design, training, continuous monitoring (CCM), and compliance frameworks (SOX, CSA).
• Contribute to building a robust controls and compliance environment at Mondelēz International by providing expert assessment of corporate policies, monitoring their effectiveness and adherence across the organization, and delivering training on policies and control procedures.
• Conduct risk-based control reviews to advise on identified risk areas. Partner with senior management throughout SOX testing cycles and lead the Control Self-Assessment (CSA) exercise. Address ad-hoc requests from leadership related to processes, risks, and controls.
• Drive harmonization, efficiency, and continuous improvement across internal control processes and ways of working, fostering a mindset of operational excellence within the Internal Controls team.
• Build and develop a high-performing team through structured training, coaching, and professional development initiatives. Contribute to Mondelēz International's Finance Talent Development Program within the scope of the role.

Strategic Control Leadership

• Lead and manage the Internal Controls team for multiple countries/processes across WACAM, acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership to optimize the internal control environment through design, training, monitoring (CCM), and controls execution (SOX, CSA).
• Define and drive the annual internal controls strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with global Mondelēz standards and regional business priorities.
• Provide expert assessment of policies, control effectiveness, and compliance across the organization, proactively identifying gaps and recommending remediation plans.
• Lead the SOX testing program end-to-end: scoping, planning, execution, deficiency evaluation, and remediation tracking - collaborating directly with external auditors and global IC leadership.

Risk Management & Business Advisory

• Conduct comprehensive risk-based reviews across business processes, going beyond SOX checklist-based audits to include deep-dive site visits (plants, distribution centers, warehouses) and hands-on business interaction.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on process risks, control design, and operational efficiency - particularly within Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Logistics processes.
• Lead the Control Self-Assessment (CSA) exercise across the region, ensuring business ownership of controls and driving accountability at all levels.
• Address ad-hoc management requests related to process reviews, risk assessments, and special investigations with a solution-oriented approach.

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive harmonization, standardization, and efficiency improvements across internal control processes, systems, and ways of working across multiple WACAM countries.
• Develop and embed a continuous improvement mindset within the IC team and across business stakeholders, leveraging data analytics and automation to enhance control monitoring.
• Lead cross-functional projects to redesign or strengthen control frameworks in response to organizational changes, system implementations, or regulatory updates.

Industry Experience

• Strong preference for candidates with 10+ years of hands-on experience in Internal Controls within manufacturing, consumer goods (CPG/FMCG), or retail industries. The candidate must have built their career within the internal controls function of a multinational company - experience limited exclusively to professional services firms (Big 4, consulting, BPO) does not meet the requirements for this role.
• Scope & Control Expertise
• We are looking for a seasoned professional whose experience goes well beyond SOX checklist-based control testing. The ideal candidate has led comprehensive, risk-based control reviews, conducted on-site visits to plants, distribution centers, and warehouses, and has a proven track record of engaging directly with the business to assess, design, and strengthen the control environment. This is a hands-on, business-facing role - not a desk-only position.
• Functional Focus
• The role is centered on Supply Chain controls - procurement, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and distribution. The candidate must demonstrate deep understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain processes and the ability to design practical, business-enabling controls within operational environments.

Language Skills

• Fluent English (B2 level minimum) is mandatory and non-negotiable. The role requires daily interaction with regional and global stakeholders, including presenting to senior leadership, drafting reports, and leading cross-functional meetings - all conducted in English. Candidates below C1 level will not be considered. Native or fluent Spanish is also required. Portuguese is a plus.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• This is a people leadership role managing a team of 4-5 IC professionals. The ideal candidate demonstrates:
• Exceptional communication skills - able to translate complex control concepts into clear, actionable language for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strategic thinking with operational execution - sees the big picture of the control environment while driving day-to-day results.
• Influence without authority - proven ability to drive compliance and accountability across functions, countries, and levels without direct reporting lines.
• Stakeholder management at senior levels - comfortable partnering with Finance Directors, Plant Managers, Country GMs, and external auditors.
• Coaching and team development mindset - builds capability, empowers team members, and creates a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
• Business acumen - understands that controls should enable the business, not slow it down. Designs solutions that are practical and sustainable.
• Adaptability and cultural sensitivity - thrives in a matrixed, multi-country, multicultural environment across 13+ LATAM markets.
• Proactive and solution-oriented - doesn't just identify gaps; proposes and implements sustainable fixes.

What We Are NOT Looking For

• Candidates with experience only in services (consulting, financial services, BPO) without in-house IC experience in consumer goods or manufacturing.
• Candidates with English below fluent B2 - this is non-negotiable regardless of technical strength.
• Profiles focused on Internal Audit rather than Internal Controls - these are different functions.
• Candidates with no on-site/plant experience - this role requires field presence.

No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Wacam is Mondelēz International's Latin America presence with more the 1700 wonderful people proudly representing a diversity of cultures and nationalities. Wacam includes 13 countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Chile, Bolivia, Panamá, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemela, El Salvador, República Dominicana, Puerto Rico. We make and distribute our global brands and local jewels such as Field, Club Social to over 190 million consumers.
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.
At Mondelez International we work under a hybrid model, in which our offices at WACAM offer us a space for connection, collaboration and co-creation, with attendance being subject to the needs of the teams themselves and/or the business.
Where permitted by internal policies and local laws, new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment by their date of hire, unless they are granted a medical accommodation.
Job Type
Regular
Internal Audit & Control
Finance