IT SOX Lead – Controls Assurance & Advisory (CAA)

Responsible for leading the IT SOX workstream within the Bacardi CAA function, partnering closely with the business and external audit teams. The role reports directly to the CAA SOX Director and ultimately to the CAA VP.

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Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the IT SOX compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and frameworks.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT processes, risks, and controls to assess effectiveness.
- Coordinate with various departments to ensure IT controls meet SOX compliance requirements.
- Implement strategies to continuously improve the testing approach for IT general controls via tools and technology.
- Perform IT scoping for financially significant systems, key reports, and IT dependencies.
- Assist in the development of controls as the organization transitions to SAP S4.
- Liaise with other CAA principals to drive program efficiencies through technology (e.g., AI).
- Plan, execute, and oversee internal audits related to IT systems, operations, and processes – including pre‑implementation reviews and health checks.
- Develop risk‑based audit plans and methodologies to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Identify deficiencies or gaps in controls, policies, and procedures, and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to address audit findings and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
- Manage a team of auditors and specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in their professional development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Communicate audit findings, recommendations,



and risk assessments to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for senior leadership, audit committees, and external auditors on IT compliance matters.

Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 8 years’ experience with multi‑national companies; SAP experience required, S4 Hana experience is a plus.
- Deep history of experience with SOX requirements in IT and executing end‑to‑end programs (scoping, planning, execution, and deficiency evaluation).
- Big 4 external audit experience preferred.
- Experience with GRC technology (e.g., AuditBoard) and other digital accelerators (e.g., Power BI, bots).
- Experience leveraging AI/automation is preferred.
- Internal audit experience across a range of IT related risks.
- Strong writing skills – clear, concise, impactful – with a focus on root cause and quantitative recommendations.
- Ability to build strong, trusting relationships across all stakeholders, systems, and networks.
- Experience working with co‑source audit models for Internal Audit.
- Willingness to travel 10‑15%, with technology teams located primarily in Barcelona and Manila.
- Proficient in English; additional languages, preferably Spanish, are a plus.

Personal Qualities
- Detail‑oriented, accurate, and thorough in testing and documentation.
- Critical thinker, applying logic and reasoning to identify risks or gaps.
- Proactive, taking initiative in identifying control deficiencies and process improvements.
- Curious and eager to learn, open to new technologies,



frameworks, and audit practices.
- Adaptable, comfortable in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and systems.
- Collaborative, building strong professional relationships across cross‑functional teams.
- Committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where people feel appreciated for who they are.
- High self‑awareness, reflective, and understanding of one’s strengths, weaknesses, and impact on others.
- People agility, navigating tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance.
- Results agility, delivering consistent results and inspiring teams.
- Mental agility, thinking critically to penetrate complex problems and expanding possibilities.
- Change agility, curiosity, and a growth mindset; ready to test, learn, and apply experience.

EEO Statement

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.

Benefits Summary

- Competitive pay package with incentive programs linked to company and individual performance.
- Paid time off, holidays, and additional voluntary days.
- Retirement/pension plan.
- Health and well‑being benefits, including medical, critical illness, and life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs and inclusive leave policies. xqbhyrx
- Additional perks and incentives subject to region, market, function or brand.

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📌 IT SOX Lead (Manager) (Barcelona)
🏢 1420 Bacardi Espana
📍 Barcelona