Manager - Accounting & External Reporting

Mondelez International; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelez India Foods Private Limited in Mumbai seeks a senior finance leader to own accounting, controllership and external reporting. The role drives close processes, ensures compliant financial statements under Ind AS/IFRS/US GAAP and partners with auditors.

You will lead a team, strengthen internal controls, and shape reporting and governance in a complex multinational environment. Ideal candidate has Chartered Accountant qualification, 12–15 years post-qualification experience in FMCG or

Qualifications

• CA mandatory.
• Experience in accounting, controllership and external reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Ind AS / IFRS / US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, controllership and financial governance.
• Oversee external reporting and statutory financial statements.
• Partner with external auditors to ensure smooth audits.
• Strengthen internal controls and risk management.
• Drive process improvements and finance transformation.
• Coach and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Accounting

External reporting

Audit

Financial governance

People leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP / S4HANA

Job description

Manager - Accounting & External Reporting in Mumbai, India | Mondelēz International, Inc.NASDAQ: MDLZ $61.53 USD -1.08 (-1.72%)* Contact Us* About Us* Our Brands* Snacking Made Right* Careers* News* HOME /* CAREERS /* SEARCH JOBS /Finance# Manager - Accounting & External ReportingR-166882 | Mumbai, IndiaAPPLY NOW## Job Description**Why This Role Matters**This role sits at the **heart of the company's financial governance framework**. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that business performance is **reported accurately**, risks are **identified early**, controls are **robust**, and external reporting standards are upheld with the **highest level of discipline**.The role requires a finance leader who can combine:* **Strong technical accounting depth*** **Business understanding*** **Governance mindset*** **Stakeholder influence*** **People leadership*** **Ability to operate in a complex multinational environment**This is **not a transactional accounting role**. It is a **senior controllership role** with high visibility, strong stakeholder engagement, and significant ownership of financial reporting quality.**Key Responsibilities****1. Lead Accounting, Controllership & Financial Governance*** Own and drive the **accounting and controllership agenda** for the business.* Ensure **accuracy, completeness, and integrity** of financial books and reported numbers.* Lead **monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes** with strong governance and discipline.* Review and approve **complex accounting entries**, provisions, accruals, reconciliations, and judgment-based accounting matters.* Ensure **early identification and resolution** of accounting, reporting, or control risks through robust Balance Sheet reviews* Drive a strong **\"no surprises\" controllership culture** across the finance ecosystem.**2. Own External Reporting & Statutory Financial Statements*** Lead preparation and review of **statutory financial statements** in line with applicable accounting standards.* Ensure compliance with **Ind AS / IFRS / USGAAP** and relevant regulatory requirements.* Own notes to accounts, disclosures, schedules, reporting packs, and management representation requirements.* Partner with **external auditors** to ensure smooth statutory audits, limited reviews, and annual reporting cycles.* Ensure **high-quality, audit-ready documentation** and strong substantiation of financial positions.**3. Act as a Strategic Finance Partner & Specialist on Accounting Matters*** Partner with business finance and functional teams on **accounting implications of business decisions**.* Provide guidance on **complex transactions**, new business models, commercial arrangements, provisions, revenue recognition, cost accounting, and financial reporting treatment.* Support leadership with clear interpretation of **accounting impacts and financial risks**.* Help business teams understand the **downstream reporting and compliance implications** of operational decisions.* Oversee Treasury related operations where required.**4. Partner Internal Controls, Risk & Audit Readiness*** Ensure strong adherence to **internal control and SOX/control frameworks**.* Lead **control reviews, risk assessments, remediation plans**, and governance actions.* Partner with internal audit, external audit, and control teams to resolve observations.* Drive accountability across teams for **timely closure of audit points and control gaps**.* Strengthen the overall control environment through **proactive risk identification**.**5. Drive Process Excellence & Finance Transformation*** Identify opportunities to **simplify, standardize, automate, and strengthen** accounting and reporting processes.* Lead improvement initiatives across close, reconciliations, reporting, audit documentation, and controls.* Partner with shared services and technology teams to improve **process reliability and scalability**.* Support **ERP / SAP / S4HANA-related transitions**, reporting enhancements, and digital finance initiatives where applicable.* Reduce manual dependency and improve **quality, speed, and transparency** of reporting outputs.**6. Lead, Coach & Build a High-Performing Team*** Manage and develop a **team of finance professionals**.* Set clear priorities, **performance expectations**, timelines, and ownership standards.* Build **technical capability** in accounting, reporting, controls, and audit readiness.* Coach team members to move from task execution to **judgment-led controllership**.* Create a culture of **accountability, precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement**.* Partner effectively with shared services teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.Ideal Candidate Profile**Education*** **Chartered Accountant is mandatory.****Experience*** **Around 12–15 years of post-qualification experience.*** **Preference:** FMCG / Consumer Goods / Manufacturing / Large listed or multinational organizations* Strong experience in **accounting, controllership, external reporting, audit, and financial governance.*** **Experience in managing teams is important.*** Prior exposure to **large multinational, listed, FMCG, manufacturing, or complex matrix organizations** will be preferred.* Candidates with a combination of **accounting/external reporting and finance business partnering experience** will be highly relevant.**Technical Skills Required*** **Strong knowledge of Ind AS / IFRS.*** Deep understanding of **financial close, statutory reporting, audit, and accounting governance.*** Strong exposure to **balance sheet reviews, provisions, accruals, reconciliations, financial statements, and disclosures.*** **Strong control mindset**, preferably with **SOX/internal controls exposure.*** Ability to **interpret complex accounting matters** and translate them into business-friendly guidance.* ERP exposure, especially **SAP / S4HANA**, will be an advantage.**Leadership Capabilities**The successful candidate should demonstrate:* **Strong ownership and accountability.*** **Ability to influence senior stakeholders.*** **High-quality judgement** on accounting and reporting matters.* **Strong people leadership and team development capability.*** Ability to **manage ambiguity and competing priorities.*** **Sharp attention to detail** without losing sight of the bigger business context.* Ability to **simplify complex financial topics** for business stakeholders.* **Strong executive presence and communication skills.**## 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**RegularAccounting & External ReportingFinanceApply Now