Senior Analyst - Global GBS

Job Description
Enterprise Risk & Compliance Lead (Account to Report - ATR)
Position Summary:
The Enterprise Risk & Compliance Lead is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks primarily within the Account to Report (ATR) cycle. This role involves designing and implementing financial controls, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvements in risk management and compliance processes.
A key aspect of this role is fostering strong collaboration with both local and global teams, including:• Local GCC-based teams (ATR tower operations, GCC ATR Process Lead)• Global teams (Global ATR Process Lead, Global Financial Controllership, Global Internal Controls, and Audit teams)
Additionally, the role includes supporting process and control improvement initiatives and projects, developing risk analytics, conducting compliance training, and overseeing the governance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for ATR processes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Risk Identification, Assessment & Mitigation• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks within the ATR cycle.• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve risk management practices.
2. Financial Controls & Compliance• Design, implement, and monitor financial controls
• Support internal financial controls walkthroughs, controls testing and remediation of control deficiencies• Oversee compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and internal control frameworks.• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support financial and operational audits.• Lead initiatives to automate financial controls and improve control effectiveness.
3. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management• Work closely with local GCC-based teams and global teams to ensure alignment on risk and compliance strategies.• Provide strategic support to the Global ATR Process Lead, Global Financial Controllership, Internal Controls, and Audit teams.• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on risk management best practices.
4. Process & Control Improvements• Lead and support process and control enhancement projects, including controls automation.• Develop and implement risk analytics tools to improve risk identification and monitoring.• Identify and drive efficiency improvements within ATR processes.
5. Training & Governance• Conduct regular control & compliance training for GCC-based teams to enhance risk awareness.• Oversee governance and updates of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for ATR processes.• Foster a strong culture of risk awareness and compliance across the organization.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certification is highly desirable.• 7+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, compliance, internal controls, audit, or finance, preferably within a multinational organization.• Strong knowledge of financial processes, risk management principles, and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX, COSO).• Experience working with IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and regulatory compliance requirements.• Proven ability to design and implement financial controls and drive compliance initiatives.• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.• Good Knowledge of Accounting Platforms (SAP, Blackline, HFM)• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Flexibility to work in shifts & flexibility during critical periods;
Preferred:• Proven experience in the large MNCs, (FMCG industry preferred);
• Experience with controls automation and data analytics in risk management.• Knowledge of GCC-based financial operations and regulatory environment.
• Experience with SAP GRC, Workiva, or Auditboard would be a plus.
Key Competencies:• Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess complex risks and design effective mitigation strategies.• Detail-Oriented: Strong focus on accuracy and compliance.17:53
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify risks and develop innovative solutions.• Collaboration & Leadership: Ability to work across multiple teams and influence stakeholders.• Continuous Improvement: Passion for enhancing processes and controls through automation and best practices.
Location(s)
Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.