Job Description :

Context: Purpose of Role

To provide independent assurance to the Audit Committee and the Diageo Executive on the effectiveness of risk management and control procedures across the business, ensuring risks are being appropriately identified and managed across the business in a cost efficient, sustainable manner. To enable GAR to achieve our strategic goals of being the ‘Best Audit & Risk Team in its Peer Group’ and the ‘Best Place to Build a Career’. Travel expectation of up to 25% depending on the requirements of the function.

Key accountabilities:

Holistic and timely delivery of internal audit assurance reviews in line with GAR’s ways of working (WoW) to provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and control procedures.Provide insights and solutions that promote effective and efficient business to and IT governance, enhanced controls and better risk management.  Synthesise, analyse and translate internal and relevant external data into meaningful insights and risk identification.  Support with relationship management for key elements of the business including GAR function. This includes engaging with stakeholders at all levels as a trusted business partner and supporting the embedding of governance, risk and compliance.Develop, commit to and action a self-development programme, and contribute to the development of others in the team.Participate and delivery in one sprint/non audit initiative of India/Global GAR Team.

Leadership Attributes Required:

Win Through ExecutionQuickly Build strong relationships ‘on the ground’ with business partners.Deliver a strong performance as a team member on key assignments.  Demonstrate an understanding of business and process risks across multiple business areas. Empowered to articulate effective and efficient risk mitigation strategies. Demonstrate thorough and consistent knowledge and application of our WoW.Stay focused with a positive outlook, demonstrate rigour and brilliant execution. Shape the FutureApplies root cause and data driven analysis to support the development of impactful business insights and efficiency opportunities.Inspire Through PurposeRole model the Diageo values and culture (especially in relation to standards of controls and compliance) and demonstrate high standards of personal integrity to inspire others. Build and sustain trust with key business partners.Invest in TalentProvide effective support and coaching to less experienced members of the team.Develop and apply self-awareness.  Leverage strengths within GAR and the wider business and have humility to be open to ideas and learnings from others. Grow both functional and leadership capability and experience.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience, including in a multinational (ideally multicultural/multilingual) corporate environment.  Experience as an internal/ process/SOX auditor, risk management consulting, business process improvement is preferred. Possess knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies, system development methodologies, project management, COSO frameworks and standardsStrong analytical skills with clear logical and strategic thinking to find out deeper insights, including root cause analysis, and ability to present findings in a structured way.  Knowledge of and experience with various data analysis tools, including technical expertise as regards data modelling.Relationship management and business partnering skills – proven experience of building, developing and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders.  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally (written and verbal).  Fluent English is mandatory.Education: CA/MBA (Certifications in IIA, CISA will be added advantage)

Barriers to Success in Role:

Inability to work as part of a global dynamic team, or to build effective relationships.Lack of “robustness” or ability to identify and then call issues with business stakeholders.Poor communication skills, including difficulty in analysing detail or telling the ‘big story’.  Not being an active listener who can incorporate the business views within our own perception of risks.Inability to work flexibly and respond with agility to unforeseen challenges/opportunities at short notice.Inability to travel approximately 25% of year on short assignments.

Diversity statement

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Bangalore HO

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-10-30