**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.
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**To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day.
Come be a part of this journey!
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**BAT COSTA RICA** **IS LOOKING FOR AN ACCOUNT PAYABLE ANALYST**
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:non-management
**FUNCTION**: GBS Finance
**LOCATION**:Costa Rica
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
This role is part of the Finance department.
In the new world of shared services, bridging the gap between service lines and Finance is key to modern business success.
If your goal is to become a valued business partner and provide full support to the End Markets, this position is for you!
**Reports to: Accounts Payable Team Leader**
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports as per agreed timeline to allow end markets review and analysis.
- Communicate with collaborators by solving issues, providing guidance, and promoting a customer focused culture.
- Review and update task level descriptions (if necessary) to maintain knowledge within the team.
Perform postings and clearings ensuring business rules are aligned with end market requirements.
- Process the ad-hoc requirements related to factoring process.
- Tasks processed within SLA agreed with end markets.
Critical metrics are met and differences are managed effectively.
- Issues are advanced following customer concern process.
- Processes are adhered to RACM and Internal Controls.
- Achieved a high degree customer satisfaction at year end.
- Continuous Improvement initiatives and quantify benefits once implemented.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?
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- Are you passionate about finance?
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**
As a P2P Senior Analyst for BASS Americas, you will need to prioritize and give visibility on the workload in each time - any coordination to distribute tasks within the team must be reviewed with your team leader, manage time, and identify time constraints to be advanced for resolution and evaluate potential impacts in other areas and expose concerns to other before making decisions.
- At least 1 year of experience in P2P processes and Account Payable knowledge.
- MS Office knowledge: medium level and medium/Advanced knowledge in transactional platforms (ERP, SAP).
- Coordinate and plan activities by using time efficiently and communicate with peers, managers, and stakeholders effectively.
- Negotiate and propose new deadlines aligned with expectations.
Understand internal and external customers' requirements.
- Ability to continue under adverse circumstances until the required outcome is reached.
- High Adaptability, able to listen and empathize with the audience.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
- Advanced English level (B2+)
**BENEFICIAL**
- Technical degree in accounting is a plus.
**WE ARE BAT**
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow.
This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation.
**See what is possible for you at BAT.
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- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women's Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner - one of 50 most sustainable companies
**BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER**
Collaboration, diversity, and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT.
We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
**Come bring your difference!