Senior Manager - Internal Control

Description:

Role: Senior Manager - Internal Controls (India).
Experience: 14 - 18 Years.
Salary: Lets talk, best in the industry.
Location: Ahmedabad, India (Work from Office in Ahmedabad).
We are hiring for a client of ConsultMeIn, they are a GCC.
Their Internal Controls team is looking for a Senior Manager Internal Controls to lead their Center of Excellence (CoE) for Internal Controls and Compliance in Ahmedabad.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving global control testing, SOX compliance, and process optimization across the enterprise.
If you are a strong finance leader with deep expertise in internal audit, SOX, risk management, and team leadership, this opportunity puts you at the heart of one of the worlds most iconic FMCG companies.
Key Responsibilities:

- Lead a team of ~30 Internal Control professionals supporting global control testing, ITGCs, and special projects (e.g., M&A integration, ERP implementations).
- Drive execution of the SOX program and annual risk assessment across global business processes.
- Strengthen control design, walkthroughs, and control rationalization initiatives.
- Partner with business and process owners to align controls with system and business changes.
- Lead performance management, capability building, and career development of team members.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders and auditors on control reviews and compliance updates.
- Define and execute the long-term strategy for the Internal Controls CoE.
- Manage special projects, business process improvements, and internal control transformation.
- Communicate effectively with senior leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams globally.
Ideal Candidate Profile:

- CA / CPA / CIA / MBA with 15+ years of experience in finance, audit, or risk management.
- Minimum 5+ years in leadership roles managing large, multi-functional teams.
- Deep understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX, PCAOB) and external auditor expectations.
- Hands-on experience with SAP (S/4HANA, GRC) and enterprise control systems.
- Prior experience in FMCG, consulting, or global shared services preferred.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
- Flexible to collaborate across time zones and travel internationally as needed.
Why Join them?

- Work in a high-impact global leadership role with visibility across markets.
- Lead an elite internal controls CoE in a Fortune 500 company.
- Drive compliance excellence, digital transformation, and process optimization.
- Competitive compensation, leadership exposure, and a culture of ownership and meritocracy.