Associate Team Lead -SOX Compliance

Bunge Iberica SA; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge is seeking an Associate Team Lead SOX Compliance in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab. In this role, you will support the Bunge SOX Compliance program, collaborating with Global and Regional SOX teams.

The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of relevant experience, a professional certification in finance or accounting, and a strong understanding of financial processes. Effective communication and analytical skills are essential for building relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS).
• Basic understanding of processes related to Financial Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SOX planning and scoping exercise.
• Conduct controls testing and process documentation.
• Communicate control deficiencies and develop remediation plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Independent working

Education

Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIA, CA, CMA, or MBA Finance)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems and audit tools

Job description

City: Mohali
State: Punjab (IN-PB)
Country: India (IN)
Requisition Number: 43915

Global Internal Audit – Associate Team Lead SOX Compliance

As a member of the Global Internal Audit team, 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.

What will you be challenged to do?

• 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.

What would we ideally like you to have?

• Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in a similar role.
• 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).
• 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.
• Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills and ability to effectively interact with personnel at all levels of the company.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and along with the team.
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and audit tools.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of tools.