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Please note: This is not a Remote role and will require the incumbent to be based in the country where the person is hired and work a hybrid schedule. This is an Individual Contributor role.

The Controls, Policies & Governance team, within the Controller's Group, is charged with establishing, monitoring, and evolving The Coca-Cola Company's internal controls, financial & operational policies, and governance processes across the global organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build broad knowledge of the Company's global business and to shape the continuous, risk-appropriate evolution of internal controls and governance processes as The Coca-Cola Company continues to transform towards a top-quartile growth company that refreshes the world and makes a difference.

This position primarily focuses on the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The APAC region is comprised of over 75 markets and serves a vibrant and diverse population of more than 600 million consumers.

What You'll Do for Us

• Monitor the effectiveness of the global internal control environment, as part of the quarterly and annual process to support Management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting and related disclosures (SOX Act, Sections 302/404), as well as Management's communication to the Board of Directors (specifically, Audit Committee).

• Identify areas of emerging control risk through proactive and regular collaboration & pulse checks with operations and functions, Internal Audit, External Auditors, and further relevant stakeholders/information sources.

• Establish and refine internal controls over sustainability reporting, as we continue to strengthen Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) processes and align with evolving regulatory requirements around the globe in collaboration with global functions including technical, Public Affairs & Communication (PAC), sustainability finance, etc.

• Define and enhance global internal controls, financial and operational policies, and governance content by soliciting input from the Global Finance community and other Company functions, relevant stakeholders and through external benchmarking. Continuously identify and analyze internal control, process, and policy improvement opportunities, assess simplification, automation, and digitization opportunities, in alignment with subject matter experts.

• Provide comprehensive and consistent guidance and advice to global Company operations (from traditional concentrate operations to new acquisitions/non-integrated operations) and functions regarding governance priorities, policy interpretation and internal control requirements including remediation governance.

• Lead and contribute to complex transformation initiatives (process transformations, system implementations, operating model changes) and special strategic governance projects, to ensure the risk- appropriate consideration and implementation of internal controls and governance requirements.

• Design, conduct, and organize training programs to help build associate's knowledge and capabilities around governance and finance-related topics while leveraging best in class digital tools.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.

• A recognized professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA) is preferred

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in Financial Reporting & Closing, Global Financial Process delivery, Internal or External Audit, or Compliance roles.

• Profound understanding of operational finance, corporate finance and internal controls processes of global operations, allocated across in-house and external Managed Services Provider teams, and best practices for risk-appropriate financial/operational governance.

• Project leadership experience with a track record of delivering transformative change and process simplification. Effective project and change management capabilities, in addition to strong network collaboration skills.

• Strong risk assessment skills, thought leadership, can-do attitude and client focus in the areas of global internal controls, financial processes, and policies.

• Ability to continuously strike the balance between acceptable business risk and appropriate control to evolve the Company's governance environment.

• Ability to remain flexible and flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment with competing priorities and deadlines, including a willingness to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges.

• Proficient digital literacy, to support the digitization of governance and control activities, leveraging emerging technologies to drive impactful improvement efficiencies and actionable data-driven insights.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

Functional Skills:

• The role regularly communicates with regional teams (typically, Operating Unit Capability teams and Operating Units Chief Financial Officers and Finance Leadership Team), Corporate teams (e.g., Controller's Group, Tax, Accounting Research and Corporate Audit), Platform Services (specifically, Finance Operations Service Delivery Leads, Legal Entity Controllers) and non-Finance functions (e.g., ESG, Legal, Technology teams).

• The role regularly operates as a bridge between APAC Field operations and Corporate Center functions and requires strong listening and influencing skills to balance risk acceptance and control/policy requirements as well as the identification and follow-through of risk-appropriate compromise solutions. The role requires a strong executive presence to set and communicate control and policy standards confidently, and an ability to interact with all levels within the organization up to Company Senior Leadership.

What can help you be successful in the role?

Growth Behavior:

• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.

• Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations.

• Externally Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work.

• Performance Driven & Accountable: Has high performance standards. Outperforms her/his peers.

• Fast/Agile: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace.

• Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance.

Leadership Behavior

• Act Like an Owner: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders

• Develops Self and Others: Develop self and support others' development to achieve their full potential.

• Drive Innovation: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business.

What We Can Do For You

• Career growth and development: Leveraging our boundaryless network, we provide access to educational platforms and provide coaching, mentoring and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. We want to make our culture inevitable.

• International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.

Skills:

Leadership; Agile Methodology; Waterfall Project Management; Group Problem Solving; Communication; Business Analytics; Strategy Development; Valuation Modeling; Internal Auditing; Financial Forecasting; Data Modeling

Pay Range Not Available

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.