Posted
12-Apr-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
Costa Rica, Poland, Spain, United States of America
Location
Barcelona, Escazu, Miami, FL, Warsaw
Lead recruiter
Alissa Rojas Peraza
Function
All Finance
Reporting Line
Vice President of Internal Audit and SOX ​
On-site/Remote
On-site
Level of experience
Professional (Management)
Contract type
Permanent

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Your Opportunity

Play a pivotal role in executing on our long-term vision and transformational agenda across SOX and Internal Audit. This is an amazing opportunity to drive change, partner cross-functionally with the business and IT, and elevate the function to “best in class” - all with the mission of protecting the business and enhancing value. 

About You
  • You are a curious innovator – constantly asking questions to gather the right insight and provide the best solutions. 
  • You have a strong bias for action and focus on results, seeing the business as it it's your own. 
  • You put yourself in the shoes of others – the business, external audit, and key stakeholders – you provide a practical approach to problem solving. 
  • You are tenacious about relationships - able to quickly build and cultivate over time across all levels. 
  • You think outside the box – you fearlessly bring ideas to the table and are consistently focused on continuous improvement. 
  • You are agile and able to adapt and embrace change.
  • You are analytical, human-led and tech enabled – driving insights through data. 
  • You are an authentic leader – consistently focused on the development and potential of our prim@s. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

With our consumer at the heart your key focus will be

Internal Audit 
  • Assist in the execution of a risk focused agile internal audit plan approved by the Audit Committee. 
  • Organize and lead end-to-end Internal Audit projects including the planning, execution, and reporting stage. Communicate results with key stakeholders, recommend mitigation action plans and write audit reports to senior management and executive leaders. 
  • Oversee open audit issues remediation efforts, including periodic testing and reporting, and consolidate results for presentation to senior management and executive leaders. 
  • Provide guidance to management with recommendations to strengthen internal controls, manage risk and improve efficiency of operations.  Work with management to provide and share leading practices.
SOX
  • Plan and execute key components of our SOX program, including planning, walkthroughs, test of design and operating effectiveness. 
Team Leadership and Development
  • Establish and provide training to team in the areas of Internal Audit and SOX.   
  • Manage a team of auditors, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in their professional development. 
  • Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback to enhance team productivity and efficiency.
Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management
  • Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and risk assessments to senior management and key stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with various departments to facilitate the audit process and promote collaboration.
Reporting
  • Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for senior leadership, audit committees, and external auditors on IT compliance matters.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The skills and experience needed to create your legacy
  • Minimum 5 years experience with SOX and Internal Audit. Experience in other functions beyond Finance is highly valued. 
  • Experience with GRC technology (i.e. AuditBoard) and other digital accelerators (i.e. PowerBI, bots, etc.) 
  • Strong writing skills – clear, concise, impactful – drilling into the issue, root cause, quantification, practical recommendations
  • Ability to build strong trusting relationships across all stakeholders, systems, and networks
  • Able to travel 10-15% 
  • Fluency in English.
  • SAP experience is a plus.

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 WITH US

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

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
  • Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
  • Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
  • Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
  • And much more!
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.

Be a Part of Our Culture

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. Always.

We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. 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 at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.

LIFE INSIDE BACARDI Career Stories

Be Fearless, act like a Founder.

Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.

Watch our career stories