Team Lead - SOX Compliance

Business Title-

Global Function-

Global Department-

Reporting to-

About the Company

Bunge is a global leader in agribusiness and food production, committed to sustainability and innovation. Our mission is to connect farmers, processors, and consumers to deliver high-quality products while fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.

About the Role

The Team Lead SOX Compliance will be a member of the Global Internal Audit team and report directly to the Manager Global SOX Compliance. The 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support in SOX planning and scoping exercise and ensure timely completion of SOX testing including design and operating effectiveness testing and related documentation.
• Timely identification, validation, and communication of control deficiencies, as well as development of remediation plans in collaboration with the process/control owners.
• Support internal and external groups (Bunge Global/Regional teams, process/control owners and external auditors) on matters related to SOX and internal controls over financial reporting, under the direction of the SOX Compliance Manager.
• Support Global SOX PMO, SOX Coordinators and business process/control owners for standardization of key controls, evaluate potential financial reporting risks and design and implement effective internal controls to ensure strong control environment.
• 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, and provide guidance to the SOX team members on SOX compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a similar role with at least 2 years of SOX experience as a lead or above.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA, CA, CMA, or MBA Finance) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS).
• Sound 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.
• Strong business and risk acumen.
• Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills and ability to effectively interact with personnel at all levels of the company.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team of at least 2-3 members.