Sr. Finance Analyst, Global Internal Audit

General Mills, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. is seeking a Global Internal Auditor to provide risk assurance across its global operations. You will test controls, understand business processes, and lead audits aligned with IIA standards.

The role offers exposure to Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Corporate Finance, and International operations. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in internal audit, with MBA in Finance or CA, and certifications such as CPA/CIA/CISA preferred.

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance or CA is required.
• 5–7 years of related internal audit experience.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and partner with management.

Responsibilities

• Understand company operations, risk landscape, and controls framework.
• Research and conduct risk assessments to develop risk-based audit plans.
• Lead audits and advisory projects per IIA standards and report findings.
• Translate audit observations into actionable business improvements.
• Provide guidance and training on audit processes and best practices.

Skills

Data Analytics

Communication skills

Process Excellence

Risk Management

Presentation Skills

Education

MBA in Finance

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Certifications preferred (CPA/CIA/CISA)

Tools

Tableau

Job description

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 ProjectsKEY 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