**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 TRANSACTIONAL FINANCE TEAM LEAD**
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Experienced - Non-Management Level
**FUNCTION**: DBS - GBS Finance
**SALARY RANGE**:Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Market Leading Bonus
**LOCATION**:Heredia, Costa Rica
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
This role is part of GBS Finance. The role is responsible for maintain control, quality, and execution standards of the processes under your responsibility, such as fixed assets, GL (general ledger) or bank reconciliation.
**Reports to**:Transactional Finance Manager
**Reporting Level**:Mid - Senior Level
**Geographic Scope**:Americas
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Daily Management of the General Ledger/Bank Reconciliations /Fixed Assets Analysts within the Centre.
- Review raised issues and resolve in a timely manner.
- Prepare 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.
- Review established workflow and identify areas for improvement and escalate. Likewise, develop, suggest, and implement new procedures to ensure efficiency and effective operation of processes.
- Communicate with customers by solving issues, providing guidance, and promoting a customer focused culture.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- Do you have previous experience working in a Shared Services industry or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods environment?
- Do you have strong knowledge of accounting and finance?
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Student or graduated in business administration, accounting, finance, or related fields.
- 2+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (B2+ / C1).
- High proficiency and detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Power Point.
- Individual with a high sense of urgency and communication skills.
- Accuracy and time management skills.
- Excellent organization skills.
**BENEFICIAL**
- Portuguese language.
- Knowledge in Power BI.
- Knowledge in transactional platforms (ERP, SAP).
**WE ARE BAT **#LI-SB1**
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people. **See what is possible for you at BAT.**
- Global Top Employer
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and certified by the Global Equality Standard
- BAT in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 20th consecutive year - and only tobacco company in World Index
**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!