Supply Reporting and Governance Manager

The Supply Reporting and Governance Manager is the key reporting, accounting and internal controls lead within a Group of 2-4 factories - in support of each factory, the Supply finance BPs, and Plant Managers. This role aims to ensure proper accounting and control processes are in place throughout the group of factories to support complete, accurate, timely and high-quality financial statements, enabling financial insights. The Supply Reporting and Governance Manager supports the Supply Reporting and Governance Senior Manager and PNE Financial Controller Director to drive global programs and Segment-specific programs and is accountable for the accuracy and completeness of reported results (Quality of Accounts). The role closely collaborates with the Market Reporting and Governance Managers, ensuring alignment of the processes across mkt/fct company codes and units. The role also closely cooperates with the Governance Manager, ensuring standardized implementation of the controls and procedures. It also maintains a close relationship with MGSF and business units in service of both Quality of Accounts and save controls environment.

What are we looking for?

1. Education & Professional Qualification

• University degree or equivalent preferably in Accounting (Required)
• CPA/CIMA/ACCA or other professional certification (Preferred)
• 5+ years of accounting experience (Required)
• SAP Experience or Equivalent ERP system (Preferred)
• Experience with financial statement reporting obligations, including an understanding of US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
• Proficiency in English (Required)

2. Knowledge/Experience

• Solid accounting and finance background with a track record of delivering results
• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity, usage of sound judgment in making decision
• Digitally savvy, with strong user and problem-centric approach
• Good analytical skills and ability to interpret finance results
• Good policy, process, and control orientation and experience with the ability to drive standards
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Presence in front of senior leadership
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations: Mars GAAP and Mars policies & rules

What will be your key responsibilities?

1.Quality of Accounts:

• Ensure proper accounting, health of balance sheet and P&L in close collaboration with MGSF for the Factories within the Group. Collaborate closely with Reporting Manager for BS reviews.
• Own relationship with MGS Finance / Financial Operations Team. Collaborate to ensure adherence to accounting standards and accuracy of accounting information for the Factories within the Group
• Use expertise to interpret accounting practices, assess impact, enforce compliance of Finance Manual
• Review and approve periodic, quarterly and annual financial accounts for all units within the Group

2. Financial Reporting:

• Ensure timely delivery of accurate and complete financial information for the Fcts within the Group
• Attend or co-lead monthly closing meetings to review period results.
• Conduct structured analysis/reconciliation of financial statements/management reports
• Drive relevant actions resulting from period-end reporting and analytics with various stakeholders

3. Governance & Control:

• Establish and maintain policies for consistent use across factory units within the Group
• Oversee implementation of controls framework, controls testing plan and execution, co-lead governance & control agenda with Supply BPs and Plant Managers
• Monitor G&C KPIs and work with PNE G&C Manager to drive continuous improvements and implementation of the broader PNE Governance agenda into the factory units within the Group

4. General:

• Nurture a culture of close collaboration between finance (MGSF / Financial Operations, CoEs, Supply Finance Director, Supply Hub Manager, and Supply BPs) and non-finance teams (Engineers, Logistics, Commercial, and other)
• Being the champion for controls in all environments, such that associates are aware and feel comfortable contacting and working with, which will provide a safe and trusted working environment
• Actively contribute to Supply Reporting and Governance functional and engagement Team agenda
• Drive some of the PNE / Controllership special projects, transformations and other ad hoc initiatives
• Support the implementation of new systems or business models

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.