The role involves managing finance projects, supporting acquisitions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and coordinating training and improvements across functions.
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
The incumbent of this role provides guidance on accounting and intercompany related processes which as a result of the EOC/GSCP set up require cross functional discussion and coordination. As a result of this activity the incumbent provides guidance to our Service Provider by advising on the process steps which have to be taken in order to ensure accuracy in this area.
In case training need is identified, the owner of this role coordinates that the local Mondelez teams as well the Service Provider get the corresponding training in order to close potential gaps.
How you will contribute
The Manager Projects MEU reports directly to the Dir. A&ER MEU and the accountabilities of the role are:
You also will:
Support and / or manage Finance projects (pending on scale) in relation to:
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
Functional competency:
Leadership competency:
More about this role
What extra ingredients you will bring:
Education / Certifications:
Job specific requirements:
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
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.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER
Job Type
Regular
Accounting & External Reporting
Finance
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
The incumbent of this role provides guidance on accounting and intercompany related processes which as a result of the EOC/GSCP set up require cross functional discussion and coordination. As a result of this activity the incumbent provides guidance to our Service Provider by advising on the process steps which have to be taken in order to ensure accuracy in this area.
In case training need is identified, the owner of this role coordinates that the local Mondelez teams as well the Service Provider get the corresponding training in order to close potential gaps.
How you will contribute
The Manager Projects MEU reports directly to the Dir. A&ER MEU and the accountabilities of the role are:
- Managing one or more finance projects which Mondelez decided to implement as part of their global strategies.
- Finance project support in relation to acquisitions/divestitures, geographical extension, system amendments/extensions, process improvements/simplification/harmonisation, and general Finance transformation initiatives
- Representing the MEU Region in the respective regional and global forums
- Evaluates project designs and shares the project goals and toll gates with the regional A&ER Leadership Team
- Based on the regional discussion / alignment the incumbent of this role provides a recommendation to the Global Project Leads and / or Accounting and External Reporting Groups
You also will:
Support and / or manage Finance projects (pending on scale) in relation to:
- acquisitions/divestitures, geographical extension,
- system amendments/extensions,
- process improvements / simplification / harmonization, and
- general Finance transformation projects MDLZ may undertake as part of their strategic decisions
- Provide recommendations on project designs and shares the same with the MEU Region in order to evaluate risks and opportunities, especially considering the specificities of the EOC / GSCP Model and their associated procedures
- Key player in the setup of a new global invoicing company code under the Swiss corporate structure which aims to harmonize and streamline all global re-charges. In this context the incumbent of this role represents the needs in the Global Lead calls, and he/she provides regular updates to the global project committee on the project development
- Support the transformation and is responsible for implementation of certain aspects in any upcoming business acquisition and coordinates all the relevant steps which a successful implementation may require (SAP MD, testing of SAP and related systems if applicable)
- Support and manage ad hoc requests which may result from any of the harmonization and simplification initiatives
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
Functional competency:
- Solid understanding of EOC Processes and mechanics of different accounting standards (i.e. US GAAP vs. Local GAAP)
- Well-organised with good analytical and reporting skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. Team player.
- Proven track record of self-management and time management. Proven drive for results.
- Good people management skills especially in the context of project activities and tasks
- Ability to produce quality within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
Leadership competency:
- Decision quality
- Problem solving
- Conflict management
- Organizational ability
- Dealing with ambiguity
More about this role
What extra ingredients you will bring:
- Cultural sensitivity
- Ability of liaising with the different Service Providers MDLZ is interacting with
- Statutory GAAP and tax reporting requirements
- Managing accounting complexity within MEU OPCO - EOC / GSCP business model
- Ensuring project implementation deadlines for MEU
- Managing regional and global stakeholders and priorities
- Evaluation of cross functional impacts when it comes to projects / process implementations
Education / Certifications:
- University degree
- Accounting qualification CPA (Chartered/Certified Accountant) or equivalent
Job specific requirements:
- Knowledge of Finance Accounting, Budgeting and/or cost control principles
- Understanding of reporting systems (FiT, BI, and SAP - FI / CO)
- 5+ years working in accounting, finance, and/or controlling of a large multi-national company.
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
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.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER
Job Type
Regular
Accounting & External Reporting
Finance
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