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Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Senior Manager - Internal Control

Internal Audit & ControlsPosted on Nov 5
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in internal controlling, internal or external auditing is required; experience in a multinational organization is preferred.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment is required.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, accounting systems, and data analytics tools such as Power BI is required.
  • The role requires the ability to influence and collaborate with senior levels of management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills are required.
  • A solid understanding of financial and operational risks and mitigation strategies is required.
  • Strong management and mentoring skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset are required.
  • The ability to work cross-functionally and explain financial and audit concepts to non-finance professionals is required.
  • Spoken and written French and English are mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, lead, and complete control testing for assigned processes by allocating resources efficiently and aligning with business stakeholders in a timely manner.
  • Perform and oversee control evaluations, review and align results with the business, and use technology to facilitate continuous monitoring and exception-based testing.
  • Occasionally perform operational control testing during onsite visits to multiple locations, and review and align results with the business.
  • Ensure high-quality documentation of control testing in accordance with Danone Internal Control guidelines.
  • Conduct risk assessments on key business processes and recommend risk mitigation when high risks are identified.
  • Contribute to stakeholder presentations and reporting, including content and delivery.
  • Manage reporting and presentations for management and leadership, create impactful content, and communicate key messages to the business.
  • Ensure action plans are reviewed and implemented to mitigate risks with clear ownership.
  • Partner with the business on risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Promote adherence to DBS and CBU policies and procedures.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in business processes.
  • Use data analytics, robotic process automation, and generative AI to facilitate testing and process improvement.
  • Travel for business when needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree is considered an asset.
  • A professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in a multinational organization and exposure to audit practices are preferred.

About the Company

Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Danone is a global food and beverage company focused on Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. It sells brands like Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Evian, Nutricia, and Volvic across more than 120 markets, employing over 100,000 people. Its products aim to support health and sustainability, guided by the One Planet. One Health framework and 2030 goals, with a plan to pursue B Corp certification by 2025. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven approach, the Entreprise à Mission status in France, and strong sustainability commitments across a diversified brand portfolio to bring healthy, sustainable eating to as many people as possible.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1919

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