Associate Manager- SOX Compliance

Bunge Iberica SA; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural firm is seeking an Associate Manager – SOX Compliance in Mohali, Punjab. The candidate will lead SOX testing programs and oversee internal control initiatives, ensuring compliance and driving efficiency. Responsibilities include managing a team, optimizing controls, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should have 4-6 years of experience in SOX compliance or internal controls auditing, along with relevant degrees such as CPA or MBA Finance.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of work experience with a focus on SOX compliance.
• Experience leading internal controls audit/review.
• Knowledge of financial reporting processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global SOX Testing Program across processes and regions.
• Drive control maturity and optimization with process owners.
• Manage, coach, and develop team leads and analysts.

Skills

SOX compliance

Risk management

Data analytics

Project management

Education

CPA, CIA, CA, CMA, or MBA Finance

Job description

Associate Manager – SOX Compliance

Date: Apr 15, 2026
City: Mohali State: Punjab (IN-PB) Country: India (IN) Requisition Number: 44160

Role Purpose Statement

The Associate Manager – Global SOX Compliance will lead and oversee the delivery of Bunge’s global SOX testing and internal control initiatives, ensuring high-quality execution, consistency, and timely completion across regions. The role is accountable for driving process maturity, control optimization, and adoption of technology-enabled solutions such as analytics and continuous control monitoring. Acting as a bridge between the Global SOX PMO, regional teams, and process owners, the Associate Manager provides insights on control performance and remediation progress, mentors team leads, and supports capability building within the function. This position plays a critical role in strengthening governance, enhancing efficiency, and sustaining a robust internal control framework across Bunge’s global operations.

Main Accountabilities

• Lead the Global SOX Testing Program — Oversee end-to-end planning, execution, and reporting of SOX testing activities (design and operating effectiveness) across processes and regions, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery and compliance with global standards.
• Drive Control Maturity and Optimization — Identify opportunities for control rationalization, automation, and continuous control monitoring; collaborate with process owners and regional teams to embed efficiency and strengthen the control environment.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Governance Reporting — Partner with Global SOX PMO, Regional Coordinators, Controllers, and external auditors to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective communication on testing results, deficiencies, and remediation status.
• Team Leadership and Development — Manage, coach, and develop Team Leads and Analysts, fostering a high-performing and engaged team culture focused on accountability, technical excellence, and professional growth.
• Risk and Issue Management — Oversee timely identification, validation, and remediation of control deficiencies, and escalation of potential risks with mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Building — Champion process improvements, share best practices, and leverage analytics and digital tools to enhance efficiency and insight generation.
• Strategic Contribution — Support global SOX transformation initiatives, including implementation of common control frameworks, system transitions, and governance enhancements that drive long-term business value.

Knowledge and Skills

Behavior

• Make decisions aligned to Bunge’s global strategy, business needs and financial goals and explore new perspectives by driving innovation.
• Cultivate strong relationships and networks, effectively influence others, and develop talent to excel in their current and future roles.
• Develop data driven strategies aligned with Bunge’s priorities, energize others to action through clear and compelling communication.

Technical

• Deep expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk management; ability to guide testing strategy, evaluate control design and effectiveness, and interpret complex accounting and process issues.
• Proficiency in process optimization, controls automation, and data analytics.
• Strong project management skills to oversee multiple workstreams, ensure quality, and deliver results within defined timelines and standards.

Education & Experience

• 4 to 6 years of work experience with at least last 3 year or more of SOX experience or internal controls audit/review as a lead or above.
• Minimum education qualification – CPA, CIA, CA, CMA, or MBA Finance (from a reputed institute).
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and process/controls related to Financial Reporting, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Commodity Trading, Treasury, Tax, Plant, Property & Equipment, Inventory, HR Payroll, etc.