Manager, Accounting

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Mondelez International Full time

Manager, Accounting & External Reporting SACEA page is loaded Manager, Accounting & External Reporting SACEA Apply locations Johannesburg, South Africa time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking.

Make It Uniquely Yours. You will manage all accounting and external reporting matters for your assigned country.

You will also effectively partner with an external auditor to address complex accounting topics and to ensure the timely and accurate reporting of results.

In addition, you will work with our Mondelez International Digital Services organization to drive accurate and timely reporting and to ensure proper reconciliations for all accounts in the market.

In this role, you will foster a strong connection with the regional team and when appropriate, with the corporate controlling team to ensure full compliance with Mondelez International's Accounting and External Reporting (AER) policies and to ensure that we are adopting U.S.

GAAP accounting standards in a timely manner. You will also ensure that we comply with all local accounting standards, see to the timely filing of financial statements and of indirect tax returns/payments (e.g. VAT, excise tax, sales tax).

How you will contribute You will:
Manage all accounting and external reporting matters for your assigned country, including ensuring accurate and timely U.S. GAAP reporting and the timeliness and integrity of statutory financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and KPIs.

You will also provide insights into balance sheet movements and cash flow and ensure account reconciliations, intercompany charges, fixed assets, and restructuring are signed off for your assigned countryContribute to a strong controls and compliance environment in the country and ensure full compliance with our AER policies.

You will act as our primary contact with our external auditor for the countryAddress complex accounting topics in coordination with the Business Unit or Region Controller and ensure timely adoption of all U.S.

GAAP Accounting Standards in the country.

You will also support the business on policy interpretation for changes in process or M&A activityDrive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working on AER processes and systems such as SAP and build a mindset of continuous improvement in the country team

Build a high-performing Accounting and External Reporting (AER) team (Mondelez International employees and actively manage the relationship with Mondelez International Digital Services/third party providers).

Recruit and develop talent and drive our AER talent agenda in the countryWhat you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.


You will bring experience and knowledge in:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in accounting and external reporting (AER) including a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, close processes and financial reporting systems. General knowledge in complex technical accounting such as treatment of FX, derivatives, employee compensation and pension plans. Expertise in policy, controls and compliance design including SOX reporting.

General knowledge of tax laws and indirect and direct taxBUSINESS ACUMEN and understanding of our business and finance beyond the AER scope.

Big Four accounting firm experience preferredLEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company.

Experience working as a global finance leader managing global, cross-functional and business partner teams to drive timely and accurate resultsGROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectivenessINTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with Mondelez International values and policies and external regulations.


What you need to know about this position:
Manage all accounting and external reporting matters for your assigned country, including ensuring accurate and timely U.S. GAAP reporting and the timeliness and integrity of statutory financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and KPIs.

You will also provide insights into balance sheet movements and cash flow and ensure account reconciliations, intercompany charges, fixed assets, and restructuring are signed off for your assigned country.

Contribute to a strong controls and compliance environment in the country and ensure full compliance with our AER policies.

You will act as our primary contact with our external auditor for the countryAddress complex accounting topics in coordination with the Business Unit or Region Controller and ensure timely adoption of all U.S.

GAAP Accounting Standards in the country.
You will also support the business on policy interpretation for changes in process or M&A activity.

Drive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working on AER processes and systems such as SAP and build a mindset of continuous improvement in the country team.

Build a high-performing Accounting and External Reporting (AER) team (Mondelez International employees and actively manage the relationship with Mondelez International Digital Services/third party providers).

Recruit and develop talent and drive our AER talent agenda in the country

Education / Certifications:
University degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics CPA/ ACCA Job specific requirements: Minimum 5-7 years' experience in accounting and controlling having worked in a similar environment / role for at least 12 monthsFMCG Experience advantageousSAP Experience preferredProven ability to manage / lead and collaborate with cross functional teamsWork schedule: Hybrid
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary


Mondelez International's Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.

The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers.

Mondelez International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.

The Business Unit's Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.

Mondelez 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 RegularAccounting & External ReportingFinance

About UsAt Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local.

Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum.

We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No.

2 position in gum

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world.

They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
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