OverviewThe primary focus of this role is to manage the control & compliance agenda for the transition to the GCC Hub, supporting the multiple control organizations in ensuring no disruption is generated in the transition, monitor and coordinate the control execution after the transition and support the Hub Controller with accounting and control related projects.
ResponsibilitiesAs the Hyderabad (GCC/ICC) Internal Control Assoc Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
Support the control agenda transition to PepsiCo's GCC (Global Capability Center) model:
- Identify and monitor the controls planned to transition to GCC hubs and ensure clarity on roles and responsibilities for the control agenda at any point during the handover
- Partner with functional / tower leads to identify control owners for control activities planned to transition to GCC Hub
- Work with the Internal Control GCC Hub Lead/Manager to develop a sustainable post migration control strategy with a high degree of proportional ownership across the organization
- Act as site Lead and be the SME/ First POC for all the control related issues/concerns for ICC hub.
- Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls across Automation projects within GCC.
Drive PepsiCo's Global Control Standard (GCS 4.0) agenda for a hub processes including:
- Onboard GCC hub new hires on PepsiCo Global Control Standard (GCS) COSO framework and develop plan to conduct refresher sessions to existing employees throughout the year
- Identify and train Process Owners (PO) and Control Owners (CO) to improve their capability to conduct effective cross functional risk assessments and improve overall control design
- Work with the Internal Control GCC Hub Lead/Manager to facilitate an effective risk assessment program by working with PO, CO to review existing processes, identify relevant risks and design or update control activities to properly mitigate risk
- Deliver appropriate training and compliance awareness on controls and GCS framework to the functions
- Ensure processes and controls are designed and implemented in line with PepsiCo guidelines and GCC hub requirements
- Coordinate quarterly testing of business process key controls with CO and PO ensure adherence to Corporate deadlines
- Regular review of local policies with SMEs for relevance including Schedule of Authority (SoA) as well as SAP access to ensure proper segregation of duties
- Control Remediation for audit findings within committed timelines, and manage escalations end to end.
Optimization
- Work with business process owner to improve process effectiveness and efficiency. Benchmark with other GCC hub to adopt best practices where practical to ensure effective, efficient and standard business processes
- Optimize own performance to increase productivity, recommend changes of process standards and procedures, identify areas for process / report standardization
People Responsibilities
- Manage team performance through timely mentoring, coaching, and performance reviews.
- Establish effective communication and closely work with the local GCC hub team and the broader GCC Internal Control organization
- Plan and execute a long-term development plan consummate with career goals and other identified opportunities
Qualifications- Chartered Accountancy or Bachelor's or related International Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in Control 50% of which covers COSO/ SOX implementation and testing, process improvement and audits, Big-4 experience preferred but not required
- Able to work independently, under pressure with tight deadlines and maintain a positive attitude exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to quickly develop a deep understanding of end-to-end business processes, systems and data flows across an organization
- Proficient in IT systems: ERP (SAP preferred), planning & reporting tools and integrated solutions
- Able to drive change effectively at different levels throughout the organization
- Fluent in English
