Job Description
Why This Role Matters
This role sits at the
heart of the company's financial governance framework
. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that business performance is
reported accurately
, risks are
identified early
, controls are
robust
, and external reporting standards are upheld with the
highest level of discipline
.
The role requires a finance leader who can combine:
Strong technical accounting depth
Business understanding
Governance mindset
Stakeholder influence
People leadership
Ability to operate in a complex multinational environment
This is
not a transactional accounting role
. It is a
senior controllership role
with high visibility, strong stakeholder engagement, and significant ownership of financial reporting quality.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead Accounting, Controllership & Financial Governance
Own and drive the
accounting and controllership agenda
for the business.
Ensure
accuracy, completeness, and integrity
of financial books and reported numbers.
Lead
monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
with strong governance and discipline.
Review and approve
complex accounting entries
, provisions, accruals, reconciliations, and judgment-based accounting matters.
Ensure
early identification and resolution
of accounting, reporting, or control risks through robust Balance Sheet reviews
Drive a strong
"no surprises" controllership culture
across the finance ecosystem.
2. Own External Reporting & Statutory Financial Statements
Lead preparation and review of
statutory financial statements
in line with applicable accounting standards.
Ensure compliance with
Ind AS / IFRS / USGAAP
and relevant regulatory requirements.
Own notes to accounts, disclosures, schedules, reporting packs, and management representation requirements.
Partner with
external auditors
to ensure smooth statutory audits, limited reviews, and annual reporting cycles.
Ensure
high-quality, audit-ready documentation
and strong substantiation of financial positions.
3. Act as a Strategic Finance Partner & Specialist on Accounting Matters
Partner with business finance and functional teams on
accounting implications of business decisions
.
Provide guidance on
complex transactions
, new business models, commercial arrangements, provisions, revenue recognition, cost accounting, and financial reporting treatment.
Support leadership with clear interpretation of
accounting impacts and financial risks
.
Help business teams understand the
downstream reporting and compliance implications
of operational decisions.
Oversee Treasury related operations where required.
4. Partner Internal Controls, Risk & Audit Readiness
Ensure strong adherence to
internal control and SOX/control frameworks
.
Lead
control reviews, risk assessments, remediation plans
, and governance actions.
Partner with internal audit, external audit, and control teams to resolve observations.
Drive accountability across teams for
timely closure of audit points and control gaps
.
Strengthen the overall control environment through
proactive risk identification
.
5. Drive Process Excellence & Finance Transformation
Identify opportunities to
simplify, standardize, automate, and strengthen
accounting and reporting processes.
Lead improvement initiatives across close, reconciliations, reporting, audit documentation, and controls.
Partner with shared services and technology teams to improve
process reliability and scalability
.
Support
ERP / SAP / S4HANA-related transitions
, reporting enhancements, and digital finance initiatives where applicable.
Reduce manual dependency and improve
quality, speed, and transparency
of reporting outputs.
6. Lead, Coach & Build a High-Performing Team
Manage and develop a
team of finance professionals
.
Set clear priorities,
performance expectations
, timelines, and ownership standards.
Build
technical capability
in accounting, reporting, controls, and audit readiness.
Coach team members to move from task execution to
judgment-led controllership
.
Create a culture of
accountability, precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement
.
Partner effectively with shared services teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Education
Chartered Accountant is mandatory.
Experience
Around 12–15 years of post-qualification experience.
Preference:
FMCG / Consumer Goods / Manufacturing / Large listed or multinational organizations
Strong experience in
accounting, controllership, external reporting, audit, and financial governance.
Experience in managing teams is important.
Prior exposure to
large multinational, listed, FMCG, manufacturing, or complex matrix organizations
will be preferred.
Candidates with a combination of
accounting/external reporting and finance business partnering experience
will be highly relevant.
Technical Skills Required
Strong knowledge of Ind AS / IFRS.
Deep understanding of
financial close, statutory reporting, audit, and accounting governance.
Strong exposure to
balance sheet reviews, provisions, accruals, reconciliations, financial statements, and disclosures.
Strong control mindset
, preferably with
SOX/internal controls exposure.
Ability to
interpret complex accounting matters
and translate them into business-friendly guidance.
ERP exposure, especially
SAP / S4HANA
, will be an advantage.
Leadership Capabilities
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Strong ownership and accountability.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
High-quality judgement
on accounting and reporting matters.
Strong people leadership and team development capability.
Ability to
manage ambiguity and competing priorities.
Sharp attention to detail
without losing sight of the bigger business context.
Ability to
simplify complex financial topics
for business stakeholders.
Strong executive presence and communication skills.
Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as
Cadbury
chocolates,
Bournvita
and
Tang
powdered beverages,
Oreo
and
Cadbury Bournvita
biscuits, and
Halls
and
Cadbury Choclairs Gold
candies get safely into our customers hands—and mouths
.
Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 – the fourth time we’ve received this award.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Regular
Accounting & External Reporting
Finance
