**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 R2R Team Leader, experience in Pension & Benefits
**SENIORITY LEVEL: Management**
**FUNCTION: Finance**
**SALARY RANGE: Excellent benefits**
**LOCATION: Heredia, Costa Rica**
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
**Reports to**: Pension & Benefits Accounting Manager
**Reporting Level**:Managerial
**Geographic Scope**:America
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
The Role:
- Participate in the monthly general ledger closing process which may include performance of system-related activities and controls utilizing SAP.
- 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.
Assist in controls testing to comply with Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
- Partner with other corporate functions, such as Tax, Treasury, HR, and LEX.
Assist with special projects as needed.
- Prepare documentation and financial statements for employee benefit plan audits.
- 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 experience in Pension and Benefits?
- Do you have any experience working with other markets in America?
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- At least 2 years of experience in Accounting, preferably a combination of public and industry.
- US Payroll and/or Benefits/Pension Accounting experience is a must.
- Strong excel skills.
- SAP Knowledge
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Detail oriented
- Technician/Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management
- Fluent in English.
**BENEFICIAL**:
- Experience working with other cultures.
- Experience in the Shared Services environment and Business Partnering.
**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 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 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!