Associate Team Lead

Location : Mohali

City : Mohali

State : Punjab (IN-PB)

Country : India (IN)

Requisition Number : 41933

Job Description

Business Title

Associate Team Lead - SOX Compliance

Global Job Title

Lead III Internal Audit

Global Function

Finance

Global Department

Internal Audit

Reporting to

Manager, Global SOX Compliance

Role Purpose Statement

The Associate Team Lead – SOX Compliance will be a key member of Bunge's Global Internal Audit team, supporting the Global SOX Compliance Program and related internal control initiatives from Bunge Business Services (BBS), India. The role will focus on controls testing, documentation, and risk mitigation under the direction of the SOX leadership, while also driving process maturity, control centralization, and continuous improvement.

This position provides an opportunity to build relationships across Bunge's global business functions and directly contribute to improving the company's control environment and compliance structure.

Main Accountabilities

• SOX Testing & Documentation

o Conduct walk-throughs and perform controls testing (design and operating effectiveness) in alignment with test procedures.

o Document findings, observations, and status updates accurately and in a timely manner.

o Self-review work to ensure high quality and consistency with global audit standards.

- Compliance & Risk Management

o Support annual SOX planning, scoping, and risk assessment exercises.

o Identify, validate, and communicate control deficiencies; assist in developing and monitoring remediation plans.

o Monitor open deficiencies and assess remediation progress in collaboration with stakeholders.

- Stakeholder Engagement

o Build strong working relationships with process owners, internal/external auditors, and regional/global SOX coordinators.

o Coordinate with Bunge's finance and shared services teams to ensure alignment on internal controls and compliance goals.

- Process Improvements & Initiatives

o Support audit centralization, standardization of common controls, and continuous control monitoring.

o Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies using analytics and technology (e.g., RPA, audit tools).

o Contribute to department-wide initiatives aimed at strengthening the control environment and improving service delivery.

- Team Development & Leadership

o Exhibit project management capabilities, maintain task-level accountability, and demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

o Participate in knowledge-sharing and capability-building sessions within the team.

Knowledge and Skills

Behavior

Improve Bunge's outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do, and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy.

Collaborate, effectively communicate with others and take initiative to continually develop themselves.

Pursue opportunities to solve problems and take action while maintaining the ability to manage work, even in times of challenge or change.

Technical

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Familiarity with ERP systems

Education & Experience

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in SOX/internal audit/internal controls, with at least 1 year in SOX-specific roles.

• Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CIA, CMA, or MBA in Finance (mandatory or in progress).

• Working knowledge of accounting frameworks (US GAAP, IFRS) and internal control standards.

• Understanding of business processes in areas such as Financial Reporting, OTC, PTP, Inventory, Payroll, Treasury, Tax, Fixed Assets, and Commodity Trading

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