Freight Assistant Controller

Role Overview

Bunge is seeking a Freight Assistant Controller to join our Controllership team in Rotterdam. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, controlling, and reporting financial results related to our Freight Value chain.

Acting as a critical last line of defense, you will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting across the freight value chain. You will work closely with Chartering Operations, other Controlling teams, Middle Office in a complex and fast-paced international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of monthly freight financial statements, as well as quarterly and year-end reporting


• Validate financial results for assigned value chain in line with accounting standards and internal policies


• Maintain and enforce strong internal controls across Freight Controlling, Operations, and Commercial Freight activities


• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and support timely and accurate closing processes


• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors on freight-related topics


• Support continuous improvement and standardization of reporting processes across global teams


• Contribute to the development and implementation of efficient controlling processes and systems


• Partner closely with Freight Management, Finance Business Partners, and Operations teams

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics


• Approximately 5+ years of experience in controlling, preferably within a multinational organization


• Background in a trading company, commodity business, or similar international environment strongly preferred


• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance frameworks (e.g. SOX)


• Understanding of freight or logistics business is a strong advantage


• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholders


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills


• Ability to prioritize and perform under pressure

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel and SAP skills


• Experience with OneStream is a plus


• Knowledge of IMOS or similar freight systems is preferred


• Understanding of voyage or time charter accounting is a strong advantage

Why Join Bunge Rotterdam (Blaak)?

• Work in a key finance role within a global trading environment


• Exposure to complex and international freight operations


• Collaborative and high-performing team environment


• Centrally located office in Rotterdam

About Bunge

Bunge is a global leader in agribusiness, food, and ingredients, connecting farmers to consumers worldwide. Our Rotterdam office plays a key role in supporting global trading and freight operations.

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At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge