**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 **SR DIRECT TAX ANALYST
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Non-management
**FUNCTION**:Finance
**SALARY RANGE**: Competitive salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
**LOCATION**:Heredia, CR
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
**Reports to**: Direct Tax Manager.
**Geographic Scope**: USA Market.
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- The Tax Analyst will ensure timely and accurate reporting and payment of direct tax liabilities.
- The role will require technical tax and accounting knowledge with a thorough understanding of core processes that result in direct tax liabilities.
- The Tax Analyst will also be responsible for areas of continuous process improvement.
- The role will require excellent communication and business partnering skills.
- Ensure that all tasks are completed accurately and on a timely basis consistent with regulatory requirements and related Service Level Agreement (SLA).
- Develop workable knowledge of applicable governmental laws and regulations of direct tax areas.
- Responsible to ensure all SOX / operational and internal controls are followed.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- Do you have experience in Direct or Indirect Tax processes?
- Are you Proficient in Excel, SAP, Vertex or One Source?
- Have you worked with USA market?
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**
- University degree (Accounting, Economic of Finance), or at least half of the career completed.
- 2 years' experience in a multinational company
- Knowledge of statutory and management accounting principles for the countries within AMER is an advantage
- Planning and Reporting is desirable and Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Must be flexible and adaptable to work with various levels of employees and leaders (up to and including executives)
- Good knowledge of SAP preferred and BPC acknowledge is very desirable
- Strong accounting knowledge, ability to prepare Statutory, Management and other relevant reporting
- Knowledge of federal and multi-state direct (income) taxes and Knowledge of accounting for direct taxes
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Work proficient in written and verbal English
**BENEFICIAL**
- Knowledge of various franchise taxes, gross margin and or gross receipts taxes
- Experience in the Shared Services environment and Business Partnering
- Knowledge of Alteryx data analytics platform
**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 special 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 balanced 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!