Job Title: Manager – Internal Audit, Risk & Controls (Finance) – Ice Cream Division
Location: Mumbai HO
Department: Internal Audit & Risk Management
Reporting To: Financial controller lead – Ice Cream Division
Preferred Background: Big 4 (EY, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG) with exposure to Pharma, Consumer Care, or Manufacturing

About the Role
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.

Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Controls & Audit Leadership
•    Lead SOX/ICFR audits, process reviews (P2P, R2R, O2C), and risk assessments for Ice Cream Finance teams.
•    Evaluate ERP controls (SAP, Oracle) and automation opportunities (e.g., AI-driven fraud detection in trade spend).
•    Address Ice Cream-specific risks:
•    Supply chain volatility (raw material costs, perishable inventory controls).
•    Trade promotions & rebate governance (high-risk area in FMCG).
•    Pricing controls (geographic variations, input cost fluctuations).

2. Risk & Compliance Advisory
•    Partner with Finance to mitigate risks in revenue recognition, capex controls, and third-party manufacturing audits.
•    Benchmark Pharma/Manufacturing industry practices (e.g., serialization traceability, waste management) for Ice Cream ops.
•    Support ESG/Sustainability audits (e.g., sustainable sourcing compliance).

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
•    Work with Supply Chain, Commercial, and R&D teams to align financial controls with operational processes.
•    Train Finance teams on control self-assessments (CSA) and fraud prevention.

Qualifications & Experience

Must-Have:
5–8 years in Internal Audit, Risk, or Controls within Big 4 (Audit/Advisory) + FMCG/Manufacturing/Pharma clients.
Expertise in SOX, ICFR, COSO, and ERP controls (SAP/Oracle).
Proven track record in P2P, O2C, Treasury, or FP&A audits.

Nice-to-Have:
Experience with Ice Cream/Dairy/Food Manufacturing audits (e.g., perishable inventory, FDA-like compliance).
Soft Skills:
Ability to navigate a decentralized, fast-paced FMCG environment.
Strong stakeholder management (e.g., explaining controls to non-Finance teams).

Why Join Unilever Ice Cream?
•    Impact global brands with 3+ billion consumers.
•    Exposure to end-to-end Ice Cream operations (from farms to freezer aisles).
•    Culture of innovation (e.g., plant-based product controls, digital supply chain).