Job Description Internal Audit Senior Manager LATAM - Your next role at Mars?
Reporting to the General Internal Audit VP, the Internal Audit Senior Manager for the LATAM region plays a pivotal, highly visible role in elevating the IA function into a trusted advisor across the region.
Acting as the primary knowledge partner for Latin America Service & Finance (S&F;) stakeholders, you will drive operational excellence, governance, and the risk agenda across all Mars segments.
This role balances high-stakes regional/global financial and operational audits, fraud investigations, and consultative engagements with a strong focus on team mentorship and data-driven insights.
This is a Hybrid role based out of Querétaro, MX.
In this key role, you will work on...
Strategic Audit Execution & Governance Plan & Execute: Develop and deliver the annual regional internal audit plan aligned with organizational goals and macro risk assessments.Portfolio Management: Oversee multiple complex regional and global audit engagements simultaneously, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery from planning through remediation.Risk & Innovation: Monitor emerging risks to build risk-based work programs, championing the use of data analytics, IT procedures, and digital tools.Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous reviews of audit deliverables and workpapers to ensure strict alignment with Mars IA methodology and IIA standards; calibrate observations across the region to ensure reporting consistency.
Stakeholder Partnership & Executive Communication Trusted Advisor: Build robust partnerships with regional business leaders and S&F; stakeholders, influencing the governance agenda with high professionalism.Executive Delivery: Translate complex technical audit findings and investigations into clear, succinct,



action-oriented insights and presentations for senior leadership.Independent Credibility: Stand alone independently to defend audit observations and recommendations under pressure.
People Leadership & Operational Excellence Team Development: Direct, onboard, and coach 2 LatAm IA Managers, fostering a culture of continuous learning aligned with Mars' Five Principles.Resource Optimization: Manage regional resource planning, travel budgets, and scheduling, dynamically rebalancing workloads to meet audit milestones.
You?
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, or CFE) are highly preferred.10+ years of progressive experience in External or Internal Audit.
Strong preference for Big 4 public accounting or FMCG/Manufacturing environment experience.Proven track record leading or supporting Fraud & Investigations and managing risk-based financial/operational audits within a global function.Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and drive results through small teams, as well as influence cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority.Strong professional skepticism, data-driven analytical curiosity, and the capability to manage through ambiguity calmly under pressure.Full professional proficiency in English is required; additional regional language skills (Spanish/Portuguese) are highly preferred.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with 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.A strong focus on 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.
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📌 Internal Audit Senior Manager - Latam (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 Mars
📍 Santiago de Querétaro