Total 2 job vacancies by Danone Asia Pte Ltd

Corporate Internal Audit, Singapore Hub, is responsible for internal audits and risk management in Asia Pacific (APAC) Zones of Danone. The audit activities in the zone includes conducting audits within Danone’s risk assessment framework, report critical risks and deviations from corporate framework with a view to manage overall financial and operational risks of Danone. The role will require engagement with external auditors and management teams with the goal to add value to the local businesses by making clear recommendations and feedback to improve the business processes and controls.
The Primary purpose of the role would be to
• Deliver audit plan of the Singapore Hub using strong data analytics, audit techniques and business knowledge
• Work towards achieving standardization of audit methodologies across the global team
• Focus on new ideas and techniques used in the new remote based audit world

What will you be doing in this role?

• Responsible for financial and operational audits of the companies in the Group with attention to internal controls, compliance with corporate policies and financial statements
• Monitor implementation of audit findings with the local management and update the follow-up report for management
• Schedule, plan and co-ordinate the execution of Internal audits according to the annual audit plan including managing audits at business locations
• Perform business audits including process reviews, evaluation of the business and financial controls, policies and procedures
• Collaborate with other functions for general process improvements recommendation and share good practices to local management
• Use data & analytics to analyze and evaluate internal controls in various processes
• Strive for continuous improvements of audit program, work process and audit team

About You
To be successful in this role, you will need…
The following technical skills and experience:
• Accounting, Finance or Business Studies degree (professional qualification will be preferred)
• At least 7-12 years of progressive internal or external auditing experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to influence and connect with different levels of employees, including the senior management and local staff
• Knowledge of SAP and auditing in computerized systems with data analytics tools
• Willingness to travel extensively (60%) in Asia Pacific countries
These soft skills:
• Ability to create and build a sustainable network internally & externally with all stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and possesses strong sense of responsibility and ownership
• Effective in time management and planning skills
• Proactive and takes initiative
• Self-driven, persistent and able to hold his or her own
• Strong team player
• Additional knowledge of other Asian language would be an advantage
• Agile, Accountable & decisive, Human-centric, Inclusive & collaborative, Courageous with Empathy.

About the role:

As a member of the M&A team covering APAC, you will actively participate in the inorganic growth strategy and execution of the Danone Group in the Region.

Main Responsibilities:

1) Strategy and Pipeline management

- Understand the industry with in-depth analysis with regards to Asia Pacific in our categories

- Liaise with the Investment banks to identify potential opportunities.

- Work closely with the Corporate and regional strategy teams to define adequate M&A targets aligned with strategy

2) Financial & Business analysis
- Lead or oversee valuation using multiple methods (DCF, Multiples, precedent transactions)

- Build financial models and scenario analyses

- Assess synergies (topline and bottomline)

- Assess impacts for the Group (ROIC, EPS)

3) Deal Execution

- Manage the end-to-end transaction process including Business case preparation, Deal structuring, negotiations, coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors (bankers, auditors, consultants, lawyers)

- Co-Lead the Due Diligence process with the M&A Legal team (finance, tax, commercial, Legal, Operations, HR, ESG)

4) Cross-Functional Leadership

-  Act as the co-coordinator of the different teams and workstream (Finance, Legal, Tax, Ops, IT, Commercial, HR,...)

- Translate complex information into clear recommendation for top management

5) Negotiating & Closing

- Support negotiations on Enterprise Value, Reps & Warranties, closing conditions, governance in Joint-Ventures

- Ensure the transaction is executed in compliance with internal governance and regulatory requirements

6) Post Merger Integration

-  Preparation of integration plans to be handed over to the business teams

- Close cooperation with the business units to ensure operational success and delivery of the business case

To be successful in this role, you will need…

The following technical skills and experience:

·       Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or management from top tier schools

·       5-10years of solid M&A deal working experience with proven track record (Banks, Corporate M&A…) : acquisitions, disposals, JV

·       Full investment cycle experience preferred

·       Operational finance experience is a plus.

·       Solid technical skills in corporate finance and accounting, 

·       Strong knowledge in valuation and financial modelling

·       Proven ability to communicate with the business units

·       Proven ability to establish relations built on high level of trust

·       Team leadership and people management

·       Experience working collaboratively with all levels of internal staff, external advisors & government officials

These soft skills:

·       Pragmatic with business sense, good investment judgment and strategic thinking

·       Reliable, accurate, good process organizer

·       Autonomous and self-motivated, with the ability to handle high workload

·       Analytical and structured with strong problem-solving skills

·       Strong negotiation& communication skills

·       Sound business ethics

·       Curious, Keen to learn.

·       Open minded and good listener

·       Interest in the F&B sector

·    Willing to travel (Asia-Pacific and Europe)