Internal Control Manager

Short Intro and About the Job

The Internal Control Manager is responsible for leading risk evaluation and risk control in the Japan CBU and by functional domain across other CBUs in the CNAO region. S / he drives the CNAO internal control roadmap for standardization, automation, and simplification and brings added value to key functional domains from a risk management perspective.

About You

Professionalism : Able to deliver oral presentations to various audiences, shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments.

Business Partnering : Have the ability to translate internal control principles into practical business operation guidelines, providing professional and implementable suggestions to business departments.; Proactively build long - term trust relationships with business teams, keep abreast of business dynamics, and identify potential risks in advance.

High level English, business level Japanese language skills (both written and oral).

Critical thinking, clear communication, continuous improvement mindset, willingness to step beyond comfort zone.

7+ yrs of progressively responsible experience in audit / IC. Experience in FMCG industry is a plus. Diversified profile with experience other than audit / IC is a plus. Relevant certifications (. CPA, CIA, CISA) are a plus.

Experience with using data analytics (. ACL, PowerBI), familiarity with SAP. Interest in automation and AI is a plus.

Experience in cross-functional project management, change management, and working with shared service centers is a plus.

Experience in personnel management is a plus.

About Us, We offer and What's next

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is a leading global food & beverage company built on three businesses : Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition.

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health - which reflects a strong belief that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. We deliberately concentrate on high-growth and health-focused categories, and commit to operating in an efficient, sustainable and responsible manner.

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Danone Japan is a certified B Corporation and is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Female / Minority / Disability / Marital Status / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Danone Japan doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.