**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 A R2R TEAM LEADER**
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Non-management
**FUNCTION**: Finance
**SALARY RANGE**:Competitive Salary + Excellent benefits + Market leading bonus
**LOCATION**:Heredia, Costa Rica
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
- Participate in the monthly general ledger closing process and responsible for preparing pension and postretirement accounting journal entries and analyses.
- Responsible for consolidated pension and postretirement reporting.
- Responsible for performance and documentation of various internal controls.
- Partner with other corporate functions, such as Tax, Treasury, HR, and LEX.
**Reports to**:Pension & Benefits Accounting Assistant Manager
**Reporting Level**:No direct reports
**Geographic Scope**:USA
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Tasks processed within SLA agreed with end market.
- KPIs are met and differences are managed effectively.
- Achieve a high degree customer satisfaction.
- Prepare documentation and financial statements for employee benefit plan audits.
- Create Process Documentation and review and keep updated existing documentation.
- Assist other team members as needed.
- Develop, suggest, and implement new procedures to ensure efficiency and effective operation of processes.
- Communicate with stakeholders by solving issues, providing guidance, and promoting a customer-oriented culture.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?
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- Do you have advanced English Level?
- Do you have intermediate
- advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs?
- Do you have 3- 5 or more years of experience in accounting, preferably a combination of public and industry?
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**.
- 3- 5 or more years of experience in accounting, preferably a combination of public and industry.
- Strong excel skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Maintain a proactive attitude*
- SAP Knowledge.
- Full command of MS Office.
- Fluent in English -C1.
- Technician/Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management.
**BENEFICIAL**
- Knowledge in transactional platforms.
- Shared service center experience.
- US Payroll and/or Benefits/Pension Accounting experience preferred.
- US GAAP/US Corporate/Commercial Finance & Accounting experience.
**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!