Team Lead - SOX Compliance

Global Internal Audit - Team Lead SOX Compliance

At Bunge, people don't just come here to work, they come here to grow - solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package but most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

A Day in the life:

Global Internal Audit is a 100% fully rotational function and considered a key source of talent for the business. The fuel for the 100% fully rotational engine is our Global Internal Audit Development Program, which provides the opportunity to rotate out and into the business.

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.

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. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, critical thinking skills, and a strong understanding of business processes and risk management principles. The Team Lead SOX Compliance also plays a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and building strong stakeholder relationships.

What will you be challenged to do?

• 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.

• Review workpapers prepared by Associate Team Leads and ensure quality and completeness. Coach, guide and develop team members; support performance feedback

• 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.

What would we ideally like you to have?

• Minimum 4-5 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 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
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with data analytics, ERP systems, and audit tools
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of tools

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled

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