IT SOX Sr. Associate

1420 Bacardi Espana, S.A.; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & Wellbeing

Competitive Pay Package

Retirement/Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programs

Inclusive leave policies

Descripción de la vacante

Bacardi is seeking an IT SOX Senior Associate to drive testing and optimization of the IT global SOX program, focusing on IT general controls, application controls, and IT-dependent controls that affect financial reporting.

You will work with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and external auditors to ensure control design effectiveness and timely remediation, while mentoring junior associates and staying current on cybersecurity and audit practices.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls (public accounting or internal audit preferred).
• Strong knowledge of SOX Section 404, ITGCs, and application controls.
• Experience with control testing methodologies and audit tools.
• Familiarity with COBIT, COSO, and NIST frameworks; SAP or SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, ability to present complex findings early.
• Professional certifications preferred (CISA, CIA, CPA).
• Fluent English; any additional language is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and execute IT SOX compliance testing, including walkthroughs, test of design, and test of operating effectiveness for ITGCs, application controls, and IT-dependent controls.
• Lead efforts to evaluate design and implementation of new or changed controls from system implementations or process changes.
• Coordinate with control owners to facilitate evidence collection and timely remediation of deficiencies.
• Review IT risk areas, identify control gaps, and recommend remediation plans.
• Support annual SOX risk assessment, including scoping, control rationalization, and documentation updates.
• Prepare high-quality workpapers and reporting Deliverables for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit to support integrated audits and cross-functional initiatives.
• Mentor junior associates on IT audit and SOX methodology.

Conocimientos

SOX testing

ITGCs

Application controls

Control testing methodologies

COBIT

COSO

NIST

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in IS/CS/Accounting/Finance

Herramientas

SAP S/4HANA

Descripción del empleo

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The IT SOX Senior Associate is a key contributor to the execution and continuous improvement of the Bacardi's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT compliance program. This role leads and performs advanced-level testing of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, and IT-dependent manual controls across critical systems impacting financial reporting. The Senior Associate collaborates closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and external auditors to ensure the design and effectiveness of internal controls and support compliance objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART

• Plan and execute IT SOX compliance testing, including walkthroughs, test of design, and test of operating effectiveness for ITGCs, application controls, and IT-dependent controls.
• Lead efforts to evaluate the design and implementation of new or changed controls resulting from system implementations or process changes.
• Coordinate with control/process owners to facilitate evidence collection and ensure timely remediation of deficiencies.
• Review and analyze IT risk areas, identifying control gaps and recommending remediation plans.
• Support management’s annual SOX risk assessment process, including scoping, control rationalization, and documentation updates.
• Prepare high-quality workpapers and reporting deliverables for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit colleagues to support integrated audits and cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist in the development and mentoring of junior associates on IT audit and SOX methodology.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, and IT audit practices.

SKILLS

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls (public accounting or internal audit experience preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of SOX Section 404, ITGCs, and application controls.
• Experience with control testing methodologies and audit tools.
• Familiarity with common IT frameworks (COBIT, COSO, NIST) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, SAP S/4 Hana) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings early.
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CISA, CIA, CPA).
• Fluent English. Any additional language is a plus.
• Experience leveraging AI/automation is preferred.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

• Leadership-Minded - Capable of guiding junior team members and taking ownership of key processes.
• Professional and Ethical - Maintains the highest standards of integrity, independence, and confidentiality.
• Strong Communicator - Able to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Solutions Oriented - Focuses not only on identifying gaps but also on recommending practical solutions.
• Collaborative Partner - Builds trust with IT, finance, and compliance teams to drive control improvements.
• Critical Thinker - Applies a risk-based approach and sound judgement in evaluating control design and effectiveness.

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level. Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become. Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others. People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance. Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others. Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with. Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience.

Disclaimer

Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity. U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

• Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement: Competitive Pay Package.
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community).
• Retirement/Pension Plan.
• Health & Wellbeing Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies.
• Additional Benefits. The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Join a world-class team. Recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2025.

We are a family-owned spirits company with more than 160 years and seven generations of heritage. Our portfolio boasts more than 200 brands and labels including icons of today and of tomorrow. You could be part of this legacy.

Are you ready to unleash your potential?

Bacardi is the world's largest privately-held international spirits company. More than 8,000 people across the globe work toward a common purpose to Make Moments Matter. At Bacardi we are guided by our 3Fs culture of being Fearless, treating each other like Family, and having a Founders mentality. And have plenty of fun along the way!

BE FEARLESS

We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate. This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKE FAMILY

We treat each other, and our communities, like family. We call each other "Primos" (Spanish for cousins) because being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

THINK LIKE A FOUNDER

The spirit of entrepreneurship is rooted in our legacy. We treat this business as if it was our own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.