Risk & Compliance Leader

POSITION PURPOSE

The Risk and Compliance Leader manages risk management and compliance functions within the Shared Services organization. This role is responsible for ensuring effective internal controls, compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, timely filing of statutory financial statements for LATAM entities, and supporting US GAAP audit activities by preparing and providing necessary documentation to external auditors. This role also coordinates the SOX 302 certification process and contributes to broader compliance initiatives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Statutory Reporting & Regulatory Filings (LATAM)

• Lead the end-to-end statutory reporting process, ensuring accurate preparation, review, and timely filing of statutory financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and regulatory deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal finance teams, shared services, and external advisors to ensure completeness and compliance in statutory submissions.
• Maintain strong internal controls around statutory reporting, including documentation, reconciliations, and sign-off workflows.
• Support standardization, automation, and quality improvements in the statutory reporting process.

SOX Compliance & Controls

• Oversee design, implementation, and monitoring of SOX controls.
• Coordinate SOX testing, remediation, and documentation.
• Maintain/update process documentation.
• Lead SOX 302 certification letter preparation and submission.

US GAAP Audit Support

• Prepare and provide documentation for US GAAP external audits.
• Act as a point of contact for auditors and facilitate information requests.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit queries.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, HR, Tax, Commercial, and global/regional teams.
• Prepare risk, compliance, statutory reporting, and audit updates for leadership.
• Clearly communicate risks, issues, and compliance statuses to stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of ethics, accountability, and strong internal controls throughout the organization.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Education/Experience

• Finance and accounting background supported by professional certifications (e.g. CPA, or others)
• 5-8+ years of of accounting, SOX, internal control advisory or internal audit experience preferably within a GBS or Shared Services environment.
• In-depth knowledge of SOX requirements, including Sections 302 and 404.
• Experience with statutory financial reporting in LATAM countries.
• Experience supporting US GAAP audits.
• Desired knowledge of S/4 Hana. Advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency in English is a must.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive and adaptable to change
• Self-motivated with proven skills at directing and influencing teams and individuals,
• Capable of working independently and applying their skills in an environment that is growing and changing quickly,
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to connect and collaborate effectively with a diverse set of peers and stakeholders; constructive and solution-oriented mindset.

We Offer:

• Exposure to a dynamically growing leader of the global animal health-care segment
• Competitive salary and benefits package (private healthcare and insurance, Meal allowance, Parking, corporate events for employees)
• Professional and supportive working environment
• Co-funding of professional qualifications and program Tuition reimbursement
• Modern office space with Doctor's office
• Possibility to work remotely from home on selected days
• Asociación Solidarista

Full time

Regular

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