**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 R2R CO-CREATION SENIOR ANALYST**
**Role profile**
**GRADE**: G2
**JOB TITLE**: R2R Co-Creation Senior Analyst
**FUNCTION**: Finance
**SUB FUNCTION**: Record to Report
**CITY & COUNTRY**: Heredia, Costa Rica
**Role summary**
**What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?**
- Complete general ledger accounts reconciliations and follow-up on balancing items.
- Perform analysis of balance sheet accounts ensuring accounts are accurate, any suspicious transaction must be investigated and raised accordingly.
- Perform month-end activities accurately ensuring period is closed as per agreed timetable.
- Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports to allow end markets review and analysis.
- Connect with partners by solving issues, providing mentorship and promoting a customer focused culture.
- Review and update task level descriptions (if vital) to maintain knowledge within the team.
- Prepare and post journals ensuring business rules are aligned with end market requirements.
- Process daily bank statements and review line items have been recorded accurately in bank accounts.
- Process and maintain fixed assets module aligned with accounting standards and global policies.
**What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?**
**Reports to**
Transactional Finance Process Lead
**Geographic Scope**
Americas
**Accountabilities**
- Tasks processed within SLA agreed with end markets.
- Critical metrics are met and differences are handled effectively.
- Issues are brought up following partner concern process.
- Processes implement to RACM and Internal Controls.
- Achieved a high degree customer happiness at year-end.
- Continuous Improvement initiatives and quantify benefits once implemented.
- Trainings and development plans are reviewed constantly.
**Experience, skills, knowledge**
**Experience Required**
- At least 1 year of experience in R2R processes as General Ledger, Bank Reconciliation & Fixed Assets
- Shared service center experience
**Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required**
- Medium/Advanced knowledge in Power BI and transactional platforms (ERP, SAP).
- Alteryx - basic knowledge level
- Macros Knowledge and UIPath Knowledge - Desirable
- MS Office - Advanced level.
- Bring up issues and provide possible solutions to your line manager.
- Communicates fluently and clearly with stakeholders.
- Manage time and identify time constraints to be escalated for resolution.
- Able to assess risks when not completing tasks accurately or out of time.
- Analysis provided with accuracy and insights.
- Capable of presenting optimally with customers and provide solutions to timely
- Evaluate potential impacts in other areas and expose concerns to other before making decisions.
- Develop and propose new ways of working to improve processes.
- Propose new insights and constantly innovate in the current role.
**Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required**
- Technical Degree in accounting or finance background accounting or business administration
- English - B2
- Intermediate Portuguese level - B2 (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 elite 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 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!
