Sr. Finance Analyst, Global Internal Audit

General Mills; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills in Mumbai seeks a Global Internal Auditor to provide broad risk assurance across its global operations and test control effectiveness. You will work with Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain and International teams to assess governance, operations and compliance.

The role emphasizes risk-based planning, leading audits, and delivering clear reports with actionable recommendations to senior leadership. Strong data analytics and Tableau experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of related experience in Internal Audit or risk
• Experience presenting findings to senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and controls

Responsibilities

• Understand business operations and internal audit framework.
• Develop risk-based audit plans through risk assessments.
• Lead audits and advisory projects per IIA standards.
• Communicate findings clearly to management with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and external auditors as needed.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Process leadership

Data analytics

Education

MBA in Finance

CA

CPA

CIA

CISA

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Company Overview

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Job Overview

As a Global Internal Auditor, you will leverage your experiences to provide broad risk assurance services across the company’s global operations to enhance risk management and preserve enterprise value. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding processes and risks of an audit location and then testing the effectiveness of the controls in place to mitigate the risks. Global Internal Audit will by provide you with leadership development and broad exposure to the many interconnected aspects of General Mills business operations, including Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Corporate Finance, and International.

Key Finance Experiences gained: Governing Control Activities, Global Role, Lead a Complex Projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Understand Company’s business, operations and internal audit and controls framework.
• Research, benchmark, and conduct risk assessments to develop risk-based audit plans.
• Support the development and implementation of organization’s risk management framework and strategies.
• Evaluate and assess the potential risks (Governance, Operational, Financial, & Compliance)
• Perform audits and advisory projects in accordance with IIA standards.
• Exhibit exceptional business partnership and provide clear and concise communications to management.
• Demonstrate the ability to translate audit observations into meaningful business actions.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Recommend leading practices and ideas to improve operating effectiveness/ efficiency.
• Regularly lead audit projects and ensure success of the project and team Minimum.
• Identify opportunities of process improvements and cost savings.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to staff on audit processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with other departments, teams within the Organization and external auditors, as needed.
• Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of audit workpapers, reports and documentation.
• Develop close partnership & working relationship with various local & global stakeholders.
• Provide advisory & support for the development of policies & standards and designing internal controls to minimize risk exposure.
• Ensure Compliance with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards related to risk management.
• Keep up to date with industry developments, and emerging risks in the changing environment.

Minimum Qualification

• MBA in Finance or Chartered Accountant (CA)
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of related experience
• Ability to work with and influence different senior stakeholders (Partnership for Impact)

Preferred Qualification

• Strong Internal Audit experience
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Strong process/project thought leadership (Process Excellence)
• Experience using Data Analytics & Tableau
• Risk Management experience

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.