Role Overview
We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant to join the Accounting & External Reporting team of a large, complex FMCG organization.
This role will be part of the controllership and reporting ecosystem and will support financial reporting, accounting governance, audit readiness, compliance, and stakeholder partnering. The role requires strong fundamentals, comfort with complexity, and the ability to work across business finance, shared services, tax, audit, and controllership teams.
Experience We Are Looking For
Prior experience in Accounting & External Reporting / Controllership / Financial Reporting is highly preferred.
This is important because the role requires someone who can understand financial statements, accounting treatment, governance requirements, reporting timelines, and audit expectations with limited handholding.
Relevant experience may include:
Financial close and reporting
Balance sheet reviews and reconciliations
US GAAP / Ind AS reporting
Statutory audit support
External reporting schedules
Accounting policy application
Governance, controls, and compliance
Working with shared services / outsourced finance teams
Coordination with internal and external auditors
Candidates from Big 4 audit, controllership, accounting advisory, external reporting, or corporate finance reporting teams would be strong fits.
Also Open To
We are also open to candidates with experience in Business Finance / Commercial Finance / Finance Business Partnering, provided they have strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to move into a controllership-oriented role.
Such candidates should ideally have exposure to:
Month-end close activities
P&L analysis and variance review
Business performance reporting
Cross-functional finance partnering
Working with accounting, tax, audit, or shared services teams
Understanding of accounting entries, provisions, accruals, and financial controls
This route can work well for candidates who have operated close to the business but also understand the accounting and reporting backbone behind the numbers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting under US GAAP and Ind AS
- Support accounting governance, reconciliations, and balance sheet hygiene
- Review accounting entries, accruals, provisions, and reporting schedules
- Partner with business finance, shared services, tax, treasury, internal controls, and audit teams
- Support statutory audit, internal audit, and external reporting requirements
- Help identify accounting risks, control gaps, and process improvement areas
- Ensure adherence to internal policies, financial controls, and reporting timelines
- Support simplification, standardization, and automation initiatives within reporting processes
- Build strong working relationships across finance and cross-functional teams
Mandatory Requirements
Qualified Chartered Accountant
CA batch: 2022 to 2025
Strong understanding of accounting concepts
Working knowledge of US GAAP and Indian Accounting Standards / Ind AS
Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
Ability to work in a large, matrixed, process-driven organization
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Background
Big 4 Audit / Assurance
Accounting & External Reporting
Controllership / Financial Reporting
Accounting Advisory
FMCG / Consumer Goods / Manufacturing finance
Commercial Finance / Business Finance with strong accounting exposure
Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as Cadbury chocolates, Bournvita and Tang powdered beverages, Oreo and Cadbury Bournvita biscuits, and Halls and Cadbury Choclairs Gold candies get safely into our customers hands-and mouths. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 - the fourth time we've received this award.
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.
Job Type
Regular
Accounting & External Reporting
Finance
Skills Required
- Qualified Chartered Accountant
- Strong understanding of accounting concepts
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and Ind AS
- Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) structure combines a 4.5% basic company contribution with up to an additional 4.5% match, with company contributions vesting after two years. This provides up to 9% in company contributions when at least 6% is contributed by the employee.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical carrier options are offered with in‑network preventive care at 100%, plus company‑paid basic life insurance and short‑term disability. Optional long‑term disability and supplemental life/AD&D expand protection choices.
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Parental & Family Support — A global parental‑leave standard supports birth, adoptive, and foster parents across the enterprise. Additional supports include adoption and surrogacy assistance, childcare discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program with counseling and well‑being tools.
Mondelēz International Insights
What We Do
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
Why Work With Us
We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.
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