AddressIndia is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.
Position Title: Financial Analyst – Global Quality & Risk Function/Group: Finance
Role Reports to: Manager - GQR Geographical
Scope of the Role - Location: Domestic
Shift timings: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. (Blended based role)
Organizational Structure:
Global Quality and Risk (GQR) Team is part of Finance Shared Services (FSS) vertical at GBS India Center. This team report to Finance Director. This team has dotted line responsibility to Global Internal Control (GIC) and Global Internal Audit(GIA)
GQR is team of qualified Chartered Accountants (equivalent to CPA/CIMA) with an experience in audit & Risk field. This team supports in Compliance, Regulatory & technical analysis to local Finance & India site, Global Internal Control and Global Audit Team. Considering the global deliverables, the team is required to know the global GAAPs and US GAAP along with various pronouncements e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley, Patriot Act, etc. They need to continuously upgrade themselves with the changing scenario in Finance and Accounting.
Over the period of last 2 years this team has evolved to be major partner in SOX program, consultant to Global Internal Control in various global projects. This team is the Global hub for SOX program for GMI. This team has emerged as strong partner with Global Internal Audit for technical analysis and compliance with regulatory requirements by establishing Audit Center of Excellence (ACOE). Locally this team ensures strong risk and control environment is maintained by way of regular reviews, risk and awareness session and consulting partners. As and when needed this team provides support to site by way of adhoc reviews from accounting, policy and compliance perspective.
Job Overview
- Higher order knowledge on accounting (US & International GAAP), Audit & regulatory aspect at Global Level
- High degree of accuracy and timeliness due to compliance/regulatory nature of work
- Stakeholder management including SOX governance and FSI team.
- Ability to analyze with technical/regulatory/policy perceptive and arrive at conclusions
- Ability to quickly grasp, influence, convince, communicate & present point of view to senior executives.
Job Responsibilities
70% of Time Operational Responsibilities
• SOX Compliance Testing -
o Responsible for SOX Compliance testing of allocated L3 & L4 Controls (Controls with high complexity and involving significant judgement) ensuring high quality testing, good documentation and on time completion of all SOX Controls so allocated.
o Stakeholder (Global Internal Controls) management
o Impart Process training as required to PG45 & PG50 employees
o Examine, brainstorm and discuss any learnings from SOX testing post each cycle for self and team
o Support with other Adhoc activities as required in analysis of SOX results
o Work with Minimum Direction to ensure timely and quality testing
FSS Risk and Control
o Responsible for testing operating effectiveness of the FSS process assigned
o Be the SME for FSS Process assigned to be tested
o Support team with adhoc activities as required
20% of Time
o Ensure Quality Assurance Program for assigned functions is carried out and reported in dashboard.
o Ensure to get Control Design Evaluation for assigned function done on annual basis to identify critical non-SOX processes and design gaps through team members.
o Stakeholder (assigned FSS Function) management
o To support FSS and GBS India for adhoc review. Carry out reviews from policy, accounting and operations risk perspective.
o Assist in interfacing and coordinating audits and reviews with General Mills Internal and External Auditors
5% of Time
o Embracing CI mindset & drive change in their processes
o Ensure accurate tracking of HMM ideas and implementation
o Drive 5% Efficiencies in the process
5% of Time • Others
o Participate in CSR/Employee Engagement/L&D or other initiatives at site level
o Additional Projects
Education
Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors
Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters
Preferred Major Area of Study: Finance & Accounting
Required Professional Certifications: Chartered Accountant
Preferred Professional Certifications: CISA
Experience
Minimum years of related experience required: 3-5 years
Preferred years of related experience: 5-6 years
Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed
-Can prioritize and complete multiple tasks on tight deadlines
- Knowledge of internal control concepts, internal auditing standards, and risk assessment practices.
- Advanced MS Office computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
- Ability to challenge & recommend changes to enhance effectiveness for stakeholders
- Ability to multi task on simultaneous projects and teams
- Experience related to auditing information systems preferred
COMPANY OVERVIEW
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