**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 COSTA RICA** **IS LOOKING FOR A** **RECORDS TO REPORT TEAM LEAD**
**Role** **profile**
**JOB TITLE**: R2R Team Leader
**FUNCTION**: Finance
**SUB FUNCTION**: Record to Report
**CITY & COUNTRY**: Heredia, Costa Rica
**Role summary**
**What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?**
- Daily Management of the General Ledger.
- Review established workflow and identify areas for improvement and call out.
- Review raised issues and resolve in a timely manner.
- Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports on the agreed timeline to allow end markets review and analysis.
- Be responsible for general ledger accounts reconciliations within the function and ensure accuracy.
- Supervise month-end activities ensuring accurately and period is closed as per agreed timetable.
- Develop, suggest, and implement new procedures to ensure efficiency and effective operation of processes.
- Ensure accuracy and timely execution of SOX controls.
- Connect with partners by solving issues, providing mentorship, and promoting a customer focused culture.
- Chip in to improvement initiatives.
**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 are adhered to RACM and Internal Controls.
- Achieved a high degree customer happiness at year end.
- Continuous Improvement initiatives and quantify benefits once implemented.
**Experience, skills, knowledge**
**Experience Required**
- 4+ years of validated experience in a multinational company.
- Knowledge of statutory and management accounting principles for the countries within AMER is an advantage.
- Strong accounting knowledge, ability to prepare Statutory, Management and other relevant reporting.
**Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required**
- MS Office - Medium/Advanced level.
- Coordinate and plan activities by using time efficiently.
- Prioritize and give transparency on the workload in a given time.
- Capable of backing up any role within the team.
- Understand responsibility and capable of making decisions.
- Connect with peers, managers and partners efficiently.
- Handle time and identify time constraints to be brought up for resolution.
- Develop and propose new ways of working to improve processes.
**Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required**
- University degree - Bachelor's in Accounting.
- English - B2.
**Beneficial**
- Knowledge in transactional platforms (ERP, SAP).
- Shared service center experience.
**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 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!
