**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 - RECORDS TO REPORT Team Lead**ROLE PROFILE****JOB TITLE**:Records to report - Team Lead**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Non-management**FUNCTION**:Finance**SUB FUNCTION**:Record to Report**CITY & COUNTRY**:Heredia, Costa Rica**ROLE SUMMARY****What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?**- Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports as per agreed timeline to allow end markets review and analysis.- Oversee general ledger accounts reconciliations within the function and ensure accuracy.- Monitor 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.- Communicate with stakeholders by solving issues, providing guidance, and promoting a customer-oriented culture.- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.- Review established workflow and identify areas for improvement and escalate.- Review escalated issues and resolve in a timely manner.**What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?****Reports to**Lead Finance Manager**Number of Direct Reports**N/A**Core Relationships****Internal - **GBS - collaborate closely with other GBS's (Asia, Romania) to provide an excellent service to the end market (USA Mainly).*****External End market - **Request initiator. Internal and External Auditors - On audit work.**Geographic Scope**Americas**Travel Required**N/A**ACCOUNTABILITIES**- Tasks processed within SLA agreed with end markets.- 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.**EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE****ESSENTIAL****Experience Required**- 5+ years' 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 visibility on the workload in a given time.- Capable of backing up any role within the team.- Understand responsibility and capable of making decisions.- Communicate with peers, managers and stakeholders effectively.- Escalate issues and provide possible solutions to your line manager.- Able to listen and empathize with the audience.- 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.- Aware of potential impacts on not completing tasks on time.- Negotiate and propose new deadlines aligned with expectations.- Understand internal and external customers requirements.- Capable of communicating effectively with customers.- Maintain a proactive attitude.- Follow up and provide solutions to customers timely.- Advanced knowledge of processes.- Evaluate potential impacts in other areas and expose concerns to other before making decisions.- Understand GBS different functions and roles.- Develop and propose new ways of working to improve processes.- Own any issue identified, look for solutions and escalate to line manager when required.- Propose new ideas and constantly innovate in the current role.**Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required**- University degree - Bachelor's in Accounting (Desired) (if you are still an undergraduate, you may be required to submit a college transcript)- English - at least B2.**BENEFICIAL**- Knowledge in transactional platforms (ERP, SAP).- Shared service center experience.- U. S. Visa**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 extraordinary 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 underpi
