Risk Mgmt & Controls Manager

Job Title - Risk Management & Controls Manager

Job Location - Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER:

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

ABOUT UNIOPS:

Unilever Operations (UniOps) is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. UniOps serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.

Business Context

Unilever, founded in the 1890s, is one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, with a portfolio of around 400 brands sold in over 190 countries. With a 2020 revenue of €51 billion, our products reach 2.5 billion people daily, including global brands like Lipton, Knorr, Dove, and Hellmann’s, and local favorites such as Bango (Indonesia) and Suave (US).

Our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace, guided byThe Unilever Compass—our strategy built on three beliefs:

• Brands with purpose grow

• Companies with purpose last

• People with purpose thrive

GCAD (Group Chief Accountant’s Department) is the center of accounting expertise and excellence. We are building a dedicated controls team within GCAD and UniOps PEC to enhance internal financial controls and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations.

Main Job Purpose

Support the GCAD Risk and Controls team in delivering risk management and controls assurance processes. Strengthen the financial controls environment and drive operational efficiency. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) to support Process Excellence teams in control design and implementation, while leading GCAD risk and control initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain SAP controls and the global risk and control framework

• Own global process changes and ensure alignment with SOX requirements

• Lead quarterly Control Process Improvement meetings for one or more global processes

• Drive transformation, simplification, and continuous improvement of the global controls framework

• Identify and implement best practices for internal controls and process improvement

• Support central and local teams in embedding controls and identifying improvement opportunities

• Develop process maps for significant financial processes and assess control effectiveness

• Perform controls impact assessments for business process and system changes

• Evaluate and report non-compliance situations; support remediation of control deficiencies

• Collaborate with Corporate Audit, external auditors, IT, and finance leadership to align risk and control activities

• Influence stakeholders across all levels to promote best-in-class processes and controls

• Create training and communication materials to educate the business on financial controls

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification

• Experience in SOX audit or controls within a SOX scope company

• Advisory or audit experience with a major accounting firm

• Proven track record in control design projects for listed companies

• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder change projects

• Risk management experience in large organizations

• Strong knowledge of SAP and core business transactional processes

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Experience working in multicultural and multilocation teams

Key Stakeholders

• Group Chief Accountant and GCAD Leadership Team

• External Auditors

• Corporate Audit Team

• Controls Service Centre

• Business Process Owners

• Finance Expertise Teams (e.g., Tax, Pensions)

• Consulting/Expertise Partners

• Business Transformation Project Teams

NOTE:

At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you!

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