**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 AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE JR ANALYST -SUPPLIERS RECONCILIATION****Role profile****FUNCTION: R2P****SUB FUNCTION: AP Analytics****Role summary****What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?**Manage relationship with our global suppliers through a standard way of working and monthly statement validation. Ensure all pending items are closed on time while working together with the responsible teams.**Accountabilities**- Balancing BAT payables to Global Strategic Suppliers receivables (using existing VBA macros and Celonis automation);- Engaging with suppliers to negotiate deduction and cash collection on behalf of the Group.- Exploring new data analytics and process mining technologies to establish and gain recognition for the Global AP Analytics function within DBS.- Seeking a dynamic footprint on the end-to-end Receipt to Pay process.- Acting as a communication role model in pushing the standardization, automation and simplification agenda.- Performing monthly reports.- Solving the issues addressed by suppliers via E-mail.- Performing some analysis of the supplier's accounting data.- Attendance in the defining meetings for the vendor's portfolio.- Escalation of problems when they arise.**Experience, skills, knowledge****Experience Required**- Accounts Payable- Microsoft Excel- PowerPoint presentation- Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written in English.- Partnership.- Experience in a similar position could be an advantage, but it is not mandatory.**Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required**- Knowledge of SAP and MS Excel- Problem solving and operational improvement skills- Good command of English spoken and written- Appreciation towards both internal and external partners- Curiosity to understand BAT's business and end market diversity- Result oriented- Ability to coordinate and handle time to perform tasks.- Ability to quickly assimilate new information.- Team spirit**Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required**- Bachelor's degree**Beneficial**- Finance and accounting experience preferred- Appetite for new technologies (ideally Celonis, Power BI)**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 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!
