Kraft Heinz

The primary focus of this position is to support the delivery of the Internal Controls strategy across the European Business Units, reporting directly to the Internal Controls Manager – Europe.

This includes performing a risk assessment for applicable business units in Europe, supporting walkthroughs, tests of design and tests of operating effectiveness of key business process controls in accordance with the applicable standards, driving technology-enabled enhancements.

The Role:

• Assist in the risk assessment across applicable European business units, working closely with the Internal Controls Manager and Internal Controls Assistant Manager, Europe;
• Coordinate and support the relationship with our offshore Internal Controls team based in Ahmedabad (India), including review of controls testing work-papers and other key deliverables prepared by the Ahmedabad team;
• Coordinate with the GBS (Global Business Services) Compliance managers to effectively execute the GBS controls testing programme and other key activities;
• Implement and/or review the timely completion of control and process walkthroughs, tests of design and tests of operating effectiveness of controls in significant business units;
• Plan and complete the Control Self-Assessment programme to provide insights and improvements in the control environment of lower-risk business units;
• Drive the adoption of Continuous Controls Monitoring using SAP GRC capabilities;
• For processes with control weaknesses, perform root-cause analysis and initiate the controls enhancement/process improvement projects working closely with local and zone management to remediate deficiencies on a timely basis;
• Build strong relationships and partner with the business stakeholders to implement the new process controls and/or control improvements;
• Perform value-added projects driven by business need;
• Develop, maintain and coordinate the roll-out of local financial policies and procedures to the business including developing guidance and training;
• Deliver financial controls training to upskill management and the boarder business function;
• Provide support for strategic initiatives, system implementations, finance transformation, ad-hoc investigations and other cross-functional projects;
• Identify opportunities to leverage the use of technologies to drive a more efficient control environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (Accounting, Finance, or other relevant degree preferred)
• Qualified accountant (CPA, CIA, CA or equivalent) preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience

Experience

• Big 4 experience preferred
• Experience with SOX, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, risk assessment, process analysis, and documentation / mapping of risks and process controls
• Excellent English and preferred Dutch language skills
• Experience with SAP products would be a plus
• Relevant FMCG experience would be a plus

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for you;
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market);
• Reimbursement travel expenses;
• Always room for new ideas; if you have a great idea, please let know, and we can set it in action!

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business! We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.