**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.**
**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!**
**BAT **COSTAR RICA **IS LOOKING FOR A**N ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAM LEAD
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Managerial
**FUNCTION**: Finance
**LOCATION**:Heredia, Costa Rica
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
The role is responsible for:
- Review and adjust workload allocation to ensure timely processing of invoices.
- Provide support and help to EM and internal stakeholder on all accounts payable related topics.
- Measure KPI's to assess team performance and report achievements or deficiencies to the AP process.
- Create and preform annual reviews of Accounts Payable team members.
**Reports to**:Procure to Pay Assistant Manager
**Reporting Level**:Managerial
**Geographic Scope**:Americas
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Tasks processed within SLA agreed with end markets.
- KPIs are met and differences are managed effectively.
- Issues are escalated following escalation 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.
- Trainings and development plans are reviewed constantly.
- Review performance and people objectives twice a year to develop your business and leadership capabilities.
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**
- At least 2 years of experience in P2P processes
- Experience supervising and leading teams
- Medium/Advanced knowledge in transactional platforms (ERP, SAP).
- MS Office - Medium/Advanced level.
- MS PowerPoint - Medium level of knowledge.
- Technical Degree in accounting or finance background accounting or business administration
- Spanish - speak fluently
- English - speak fluently
**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.**
- 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!
