Sr. Manager

Overview

The 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.

Responsibilities

As the Hyderabad (GCC/ICC) Internal Control Assoc Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

Support the control agenda transition to PepsiCos 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

Drive PepsiCos 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
• 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

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

• Train CO to perform self-testing in the GCS Portal as per policy and testing calendar; train new PO to certify processes; ensure testing software reflects the correct ownership
• 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

• Bachelors or related International Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
• Minimum 8-9 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
• Ability to interact effectively with key stakeholders of the organization and people with different cultural backgrounds
• Good problem solving, analytical skills, ability to prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated ability to achieve objectives; focus on details, structured
• Agility in adjusting strategies to stay relevant if overall transition/sustain plans change