Ice cream Controls Excellence Manager - IT & Access Controls

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Ice cream Controls Excellence Manager - IT & Access Controls

Scope: Global

Reports to: Controls Excellence & SOX Compliance Manager

Location: Bangalore

Terms & Conditions: Full time, local terms

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or are considering working for the Unilever ice Cream business, you will work for the global, leading Ice Cream player with €8bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of the top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025. Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure.

We are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company.

We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of €8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

Ice Cream Finance: Leading for a winning, trusted and investible global ice cream market leader

This is your chance for a ‘once in a lifetime’ career experience, playing a part in the creation of a fully independent, new Ice Cream organisation.in what will be the Ultimate Pleasure Food company.

We are seizing this unique opportunity to reset the role of Ice Cream Finance. Together we will become the best and most admired finance team in the world, and we’ll do this by focusing on value creation, trailblazing future-fit financial processes and technology, and by becoming a training ground for financial craftmanship that will be the envy of everyone. 

Just imagine the benefits of working within a single category, where everyone and everything is laser-focused on the same goal, where there's opportunity to develop deep and wide understanding of the business economics and international ecosystem of a single category, and to translate that into value creation.

The role of Ice Cream Finance in this momentous moment is staggering, exciting, and yes...a little daunting, which is why we are looking for empowered and accountable decision makers who are keen to take on end-to-end responsibility; if you are a self-starter who identifies opportunities, takes initiative, and innovates to create value, who is proactive, resourceful and comfortable with challenge and uncertainty, you will thrive with us. In return, you will be rewarded with a rich finance role, no matter where you are in your career, and within an environment that’s both fulfilling and fun...after all, life tastes better with Ice Cream!   

See appendix if you want to know more about the Ice Cream Finance North Star, showing our vision, goals and proposition in more detail.

JOB PURPOSE:

Risk and Controls team is part of Group Controlling and it is a dedicated controls expertise team responsible for:

• Leading enterprise risk management and business risk assessment processes, including the Responsible Risk Management policy,
• Governing and defining global control frameworks to ensure business and legal requirements are met,
• Owning and delivering the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) management assurance processes and reporting, including alignment with External Audit,
• Developing training to embed a risk and controls culture across the organisation.

Controls Excellence Manager – IT & Access Controls will be responsible for setting up and establishing a new IT and Access Controls framework for the ice cream company. This role involves managing technical, people, and cultural changes, and acting as an in-house expert on IT and access risks and controls. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of the regulatory environment, audit standards, and best practice controls for cyber, digital, technology, and data within a complex multinational organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System selection: Develop and implement comprehensive ITGC criteria for the selection of new systems, with a particular emphasis on systems where ITGCs are subject to audit, such as those for which Service Organization Control (SOC) reports are available.
• System implementation: Lead the strategic planning and execution of ITGC integration into all system implementations, collaborating with cross-functional teams from initial planning to deployment and maintenance.
• Data Migration: Design and implement a robust data migration framework to ensure data integrity and accuracy during system transitions. This includes a comprehensive post-migration testing with validation checks, data reconciliation, and integrity assessments to verify the completeness and correctness of the migrated data.
• Framework Establishment: Lead the setup and establishment of a new IT and Access controls framework for the Ice Cream business as it separates from Unilever.
• Framework Implementation: Work with leaders and key stakeholders to manage the implementation of the integrated control framework across the new organization.
• Expert Guidance: Act as an in-house expert on IT and access risks and controls, providing knowledge of regulatory environments, audit standards, and best practices. This includes establishing and maintaining access rights and delegation principles to ensure SOX compliance, including proper design, implementation, and monitoring of access controls to prevent unauthorized access and maintain segregation of duties.
• Governance and Improvement: Govern the integrated control framework and drive ongoing improvements to ensure it keeps pace with industry best practices and emerging technology trends.
• Control Operation: Propose and implement improvement initiatives to streamline control operations and redesign controls where appropriate.
• Collaboration: Work with IT teams to ensure the effective implementation of new controls within the business. Collaborate with the SOX Compliance Manager to determine the systems that will be included within the scope of SOX compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Build strong relationships with external auditors, partner with them to agree on regulatory changes, and translate these into implications for the new IT control environment.
• Business Requirements: Collaborate with the wider team to understand business requirements and assess their impact on the integrated framework.
• Communication: Explain the need for controls and translate technical requirements into understandable deliverables for IT and business teams.
• Transformation Projects: Partner with key business transformation projects to ensure controls are appropriately designed and monitored.
• Technology Solutions: Be part of a core team to implement technology solutions to enhance the new control operating model.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP) is preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in IT risk and control management, with a strong background in implementing and governing control frameworks.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, third-party systems control frameworks, and system reports configuration.
• In-depth understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements and compliance.
• Expertise in access controls, including user provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and segregation of duties (SoD).
• Excellent project management and change management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in control frameworks and IT governance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Competence Requirements:

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of control systems, automation, and related technologies.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data and systems to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve control system issues efficiently.
• Project Management: Proficiency in managing projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information clearly and effectively.
• Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of industry regulations and standards to ensure compliance.
• Innovation: Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in control systems and processes.
• Risk Management: Skills in identifying and mitigating risks associated with control systems.
• Customer Focus: Strong focus on meeting the needs and expectations of internal and external customers

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to Unilever's career portal.

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!