Job Description

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Job Title



Associate Vice President - Controls
About the Function:



Our Finance team deliver sustainable growth for our business, customers, and much-loved brands. We're part of a $12.2 billion gross profit organisation, responsible for driving an exceptional level of performance and creating the potential for future growth.
Whether we're utilising our digital capabilities and analytics to advise our business strategy or creating capacity to invest in the future -- no two days are the same in our Finance team. Wherever your skills lie, we'll help you to learn and develop, supporting you along the way in our inclusive culture.
About the Team: (TE)
Location: Bangalore or Budapest or Gurgaon
Contract Term: Permanent
Grade: L4B
Job Family: Audit and Risk Operations Management - 4B
About the role
Diageo's Global Business Operations (GBO) aims to leverage the Finance Operating Model by supporting standard processes and systems with effective and efficient shared services across Diageo, by internal services, through Business Operations centres across Diageo. GBO has an employee base of approx. 2500 FTEs providing business support for migrated markets across Diageo. GBO plays a central role in governance and compliance for Diageo and has been charged by the CFO to be Diageo's control exemplary accountable for the execution of controls in shared services including SOX/CARM compliance.
This role is required to lead the continuous controls monitoring team which acts as the first line of defence in GBO and reports to VP - Risk, Controls and compliance.
The AVP appointed for this role will be leading the Continuous Controls Monitoring team to drive the following agenda:Strategic Oversight: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for testing of process controls, aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of professionals to manage the processes review, controls testing and risk management. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Transformational Leadership: Drive the transformation of internal controls testing and review through innovative approaches and technology integration. Control Environment: Oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls to ensure they are effective, efficient, and compliant with regulatory standards. Control Enhancements: Identify and implement enhancements to internal control systems to strengthen the control environment and support organizational goals. Process Optimization: Evaluate and optimize control processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in managing operational risks. Reporting and Communication: Present regular reports to senior management on review and testing findings, control effectiveness and risk management activities. Communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including CARE, finance, operations, IT, and external auditors, to address testing and risk-related issues and foster effective relationships. Develop Assurance Plans: Design and execute assurance plans to test and validate the effectiveness of process controls and procedures. Technology Implementation: Leverage advanced technologies and data analytics to enhance control processes and risk management practices. Change Management: Lead change initiatives to modernize and streamline controls processes, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of control and audit processes and drive continuous improvement. Risk Innovation: Explore and implement innovative risk management strategies to address emerging risks and challenges Monitor Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards by monitoring and reviewing process controls and compliance activities. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures. Analytics: Lead and mentor the team by suggesting insights for analytics in process, testing, etc. Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with the following + Governance teams and service delivery teams to assess the level of risk and effectiveness of the underlying controls in all GBO Experience areas.
+ External auditor and CARE teams to monitor progress and support smooth execution of the annual CARM cycle for manual controls.
+ Liaise with functions & markets to obtain best practices, as necessary.
Project Management: + Improve the control environment through various initiatives taken and drive accountability.
+ Support GBO projects and undertakings to identify control implications and challenge the outcome in light to improve the process and control environment.


Functional Responsibilities:
Managing Risks
Actively search for risks using internal and external data sources, monitor predictive indicators within and outside of own function. Monitor and ensure mitigation plans are deployed. Use judgement and intervene to ensure course correction. Spot interdependencies and concentration of risks.
Internal Controls
Recognise opportunities to design and implement control processes into new systems or work processes. Provide guidance and interpret key control documents and deliver independent and unbiased advice. Take the lead in forming solid local control environments, ensuring that robust processes are in place to capture, report on & resolve weaknesses.
Systems, automation, processes
Has a strong understanding of systems and processes in which the controls are operated in. Able to spot high risk areas, manual controls, process and system gaps potentially resulting in controls deficiencies. Ability to work with data led audit technologies, data lakes. Ability to spot process engineering opportunities to drive simplified, user friendly solutions in the control framework.
Analytical thinking
Analyse available information and trends and act accordingly. Ability to analyse measures, identify issues and detect interdependencies with other sub-functional areas. Make suggestions on actions to improve performance.
This role is required to collaborate closely with stakeholders at various seniority levels across GBO's organisation, and key assurance functions (CARE team, External Auditor, Business Integrity etc.).
What you'll bringChartered Accountant with 8 to 10 years of experience Audit and controls exposure in consulting/Big4s or similar industry experience is preferable. Risk-mindset and process knowledge. Analytical knowledge (proficiency of analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, SAP GRC etc is preferable). Team management experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong problem solving, reporting and analytical skills. Ability to analyse/ identify risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions. Influencing and consulting skills, the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to think critically and analytically and use data driven insights to solve problems. Knowledge of Operational and Compliance Risk frameworks Business commercial aptitude & knowledge Process Audits and Controls design experience

Flexible Working Statement:
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits Statement: (TE)

Diversity statement:
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
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Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Bangalore Karle Town SEZ
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Job Posting Start Date :
2025-08-05