**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization.**
**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 Costa Rica IS LOOKING for **A BILINGUAL - PROCURE TO PAY (TEAM LEAD)
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Non-management
**FUNCTION**:Finance
**SALARY RANGE**: Competitive salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
**LOCATION**:Heredia, CR
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
**Reports to**: Team leader.
**Geographic Scope**: USA
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Balancing BAT payables to Global Strategic Suppliers receivables
- Engaging with suppliers to negotiate deduction and cash collection on behalf of the Group.
- Exploring new data analytics and process mining technologies to establish and gain recognition for the Global AP Analytics function within DBS.
- Seeking a dynamic footprint on the end-to-end Receipt to Pay process.
- Acting as a communication role model in pushing the standardization, automation and simplification agenda.
- Performing monthly reports.
- Solving the issues addressed by suppliers via E-mail.
- Performing some analysis of the supplier's accounting data and critical issue of problems when they arise.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- Are you proficient in English?
- Are you skilled with MS Excel?
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Experience Required 2-3 years in a similar position could be an advantage
- Bachelor's degree Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related fields.
- Knowledge of SAP and MS Excel and Accounts Payable
- PowerPoint presentation, Power BI
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written in English.
- Problem solving and operational improvement skills and good command of English spoken and written
- Empathy towards both internal and external team members and curiosity to understand BAT's business and end market diversity
- Ability to prioritize and manage time to perform the tasks and quickly assimilate new information.
**BENEFICIAL**
- Microsoft Excel knowledge desirable.
- SAP system knowledge desirable.
- Power BI knowledge is a plus
**WE ARE BAT**
At BAT, we are committed to our Purpose of crafting 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 special 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 balanced companies
**BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER**
Collaboration, diversity, and partnership 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!
