Chiquita Brands International, an international fresh produce distributor, has signed a finance and accounting outsourcing contract with WNS, a large global BPO provider.

Under the terms of the agreement, WNS will provide finance and accounting back office services to Chiquita's business entities in North America, Europe and Latin America. The contract with Chiquita marks WNS's first foray into Latin America, where the company is currently looking to expand its business.

"This agreement with Chiquita represents a significant global expansion for the company into Latin America," said Anup Gupta, Group Chief Operating Officer of WNS Global Services.

Serving Chiquita in both English and Spanish, the scope of the agreement covers all finance and accounting processes including: general accounting; fixed assets; credit management; billing; collections; dispute management; cash application; accounts payable and travel & expense.