Internal Audit Manager | Scrabble & Jigsaw
Posted on December 14, 2025
Job Description
<div>Job Title: Manager – Internal Audit, Risk & Controls (Finance) – Ice Cream Division<br />
Location: Mumbai HO<br />
Department: Internal Audit & Risk Management<br />
Reporting To: Financial controller lead – Ice Cream Division<br />
Preferred Background: Big 4 (EY, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG) with exposure to Pharma, Consumer Care, or Manufacturing</div>
<div>About the Role<br />
Unilever’s Ice Cream Division (home to iconic brands like Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, and Wall’s) is seeking an Internal Audit & Controls Manager with Big 4 experience to strengthen financial governance, risk management, and compliance. This role focuses on Finance controls (P2P, O2C, Treasury, FP&A) within a high-growth, global supply chain environment. The ideal candidate will bring best practices from Pharma/Manufacturing/Consumer Care audits to enhance process rigor in Ice Cream operations.</div>
<div>Key Responsibilities<br />
1. Financial Controls & Audit Leadership<br />
• Lead SOX/ICFR audits, process reviews (P2P, R2R, O2C), and risk assessments for Ice Cream Finance teams.<br />
• Evaluate ERP controls (SAP, Oracle) and automation opportunities (e.g., AI-driven fraud detection in trade spend).<br />
• Address Ice Cream-specific risks:<br />
• Supply chain volatility (raw material costs, perishable inventory controls).<br />
• Trade promotions & rebate governance (high-risk area in FMCG).<br />
• Pricing controls (geographic variations, input cost fluctuations).</div>
<div>2. Risk & Compliance Advisory<br />
• Partner with Finance to mitigate risks in revenue recognition, capex controls, and third-party manufacturing audits.<br />
• Benchmark Pharma/Manufacturing industry practices (e.g., serialization traceability, waste management) for Ice Cream ops.<br />
• Support ESG/Sustainability audits (e.g., sustainable sourcing compliance).</div>
<div>3. Cross-Functional Collaboration<br />
• Work with Supply Chain, Commercial, and R&D teams to align financial controls with operational processes.<br />
• Train Finance teams on control self-assessments (CSA) and fraud prevention.</div>
<div>Qualifications & Experience</div>
<div>Must-Have:<br />
5–8 years in Internal Audit, Risk, or Controls within Big 4 (Audit/Advisory) + FMCG/Manufacturing/Pharma clients.<br />
Expertise in SOX, ICFR, COSO, and ERP controls (SAP/Oracle).<br />
Proven track record in P2P, O2C, Treasury, or FP&A audits.</div>
<div>Nice-to-Have:<br />
Experience with Ice Cream/Dairy/Food Manufacturing audits (e.g., perishable inventory, FDA-like compliance).<br />
Soft Skills:<br />
Ability to navigate a decentralized, fast-paced FMCG environment.<br />
Strong stakeholder management (e.g., explaining controls to non-Finance teams).</div>
<div>Why Join Unilever Ice Cream?<br />
• Impact global brands with 3+ billion consumers.<br />
• Exposure to end-to-end Ice Cream operations (from farms to freezer aisles).<br />
• Culture of innovation (e.g., plant-based product controls, digital supply chain).<br />
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