Assistant Manager - IT Controls SME

Job Title: Assistant Manager- IT Controls SME Location: Bangalore, India ABOUT UNILEVER: Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. 1. Job/Role Description: The Assistant Manager - Technology Controls is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, monitoring of technology controls across Unilever's digital landscape. The role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with SOX requirements, strengthening the control environment, and partnering with stakeholders to address control deficiencies in a sustainable and risk-based manner. The individual will act as a trusted advisor, influencing stakeholders across functions and defending Unilever's control position with internal and external auditors. 2. Job Summary SOX & Controls Compliance Execute and support SOX compliance activities across Technology domains. Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and Interface controls. Perform control testing, evidence review, and deficiency assessments in line with internal and external audit requirements. Ensure controls remain aligned with evolving regulatory and business requirements. Deficiency Management & Remediation Lead remediation efforts for identified control deficiencies and audit findings. Partner with control owners to perform root cause analysis and develop practical remediation plans. Track remediation progress, challenge delays, and ensure timely closure of actions. Stakeholder Management & Influencing Build strong relationships with technology, cyber, digital, and business stakeholders. Influence decision-making without direct authority to drive effective control outcomes. Navigate complex stakeholder environments and manage conflicting priorities. Provide clear and compelling communication to senior management, auditors, and control owners. Audit & Assurance Support Coordinate with Internal Audit, External Audit and Product teams and control owners. Represent and defend Unilever's control position during audit discussions and deficiency evaluations. Prepare management responses and provide evidence-based rationale for control effectiveness. Support successful audit outcomes while maintaining a balanced risk perspective. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to enhance control design, automation, and monitoring capabilities.