Associate Team Lead - SOX Compliance

City : Mohali State : Punjab (IN-PB) Country : India (IN) Requisition Number: 46621
Job Description
Business Title Associate Team Lead - SOX Compliance
Global Function Finance
Global Department Internal Audit
Reporting to Manager, Global SOX Compliance
Role Purpose Statement Being part of the Global Internal Audit team will allow you to:
Generate a quantifiable return for the business by facilitating the Bunge Global SOX Compliance Program and other related activities.
Transform the function, strengthening its brand, through your participation on department initiatives designed to build talent, improve our services, and build productive stakeholder relationships.
Heavily invest in your development, by actively engaging in the Global Internal Audit Development Program.
Participate in other strategic business activities, as requested by management.
Main Accountabilities The Associate Team Lead SOX Compliance will be a member of the Global Internal Audit team and report directly to the Manager Global SOX Compliance. The Associate Team Lead SOX Compliance will support the Bunge SOX Compliance program and other initiatives, in collaboration with the Global/Regional SOX teams and with process/control owners across the organization. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, critical thinking skills, and a understanding of business processes and risk management principles.
Assist with SOX planning and scoping exercise.
Conduct walk-throughs, controls testing, and related process documentation, as well as perform other tasks to support the Bunge SOX Compliance program.
Timely identification, validation, and communication of control deficiencies, as well as development of remediation plans in collaboration with the Team Lead/Manager SOX Compliance.
Strive to achieve assigned tasks within budgeted timelines and keep the Team Lead/SOX Manager updated proactively.
Ensure testing is aligned with approved control descriptions, test steps and timelines. Provide status updates and participate in calls with Global SOX PMO, Regional Coordinators and process owners
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including management, external auditors, and Global Internal Audit Leadership Team.
Keep abreast of changes in SOX regulations, auditing/accounting standards
Knowledge and Skills
Behavior Improve Bunge's outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do, and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy.
Collaborate, effectively communicate with others and take initiative to continually develop themselves.
Pursue opportunities to solve problems and take action while maintaining the ability to manage work, even in times of challenge or change.
Technical -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with ERP systems
Education & Experience -2 to 4 years of relevant experience in SOX/internal audit/internal controls, with at least 1 year in SOX-specific roles.
Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CIA, CMA.
Working knowledge of accounting frameworks (US GAAP, IFRS) and internal control standards.
Understanding of business processes in areas such as Financial Reporting, OTC, PTP, Inventory, Payroll, Treasury, Tax, Fixed Assets, and Commodity Trading
Basic understanding of processes and controls related to Financial Reporting, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Commodity Trading, Treasury, Tax, Plant, Property & Equipment, Inventory, HR Payroll, etc
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and along with the team
Familiarity with ERP systems and audit tools
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of :34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

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