Posted
14-Oct-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
Costa Rica
Location
Escazu
Lead recruiter
Daniela Duran
Function
All Finance
Reporting Line
BES FAS Accounting COE Senior Manager
On-site/Remote
On-site
Level of experience
Individual Contributor/Support (Non - Managers)
Contract type
Permanent

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Your Opportunity

You will be leading and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the statutory financial statements in line with internal and external standards and monitor progress against the timelines based on the corporate calendar. You also support local teams and external service providers in preparing the GAAP to GAAP bridge and recording these entries in the Non-Leading Ledger in SAP. On an ad-hoc basis you may support other team members during peak season or on special projects. 

About You

You have 3 to 4 years of experience in preparing statutory financial statements and have strong interpersonal skills to support the interaction with counterparts in other functions, other finance teams worldwide, subsidiaries abroad and external parties such as EY and PwC and supporting audits. You are not afraid to challenge the status quo but do so whilst championing our Family culture. With this role, you will work in a multicultural environment. Communication and interpersonal relationships are highly value skills in our organization. Your proactiveness and results driven mindset will be crucial for your success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With our consumer at the heart your key focus will be
  • Own the execution of the statutory reporting (compliance) process, in coordination with regional controllers, Center of Excellence Tax and Company Secretary. 
  • Prepare and/or review statutory financial statements for several legal entities of the Company. 
  • Monitor completion of Statutory Financial Statements with local finance teams and external service providers and auditors to adhere to country deadlines. 
  • Manage the relationship with external service providers. 
  • Distribute, coordinate and monitor data requests with various departments for data used to prepare statutory financial statements. 
  • Review and assist with the maintenance of statutory ledger (non-leading ledger) in SAP.
  • Prepare and maintain dividend forecasts. 
  • Continuously identify opportunities to innovate processes and assist in improvement projects (ad-hoc basis)
  • Communicate effectively with internal Bacardi clients as necessary to ensure that work is properly delivered. Foster a customer service culture in all interactions with internal and external customers/vendors. 
  • Detect and propose areas/activities where BES services can be expanded.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The skills and experience needed to create your legacy
  •  Strong experience in Finance and Accounting Operations. 
  • Experience in preparing and/or reviewing statutory financial statements and managing statutory audits. 
  • Good understanding how to account for local vs US GAAP differences. 
  • Ability to clearly explain and advice when to use tax vs statutory ledgers. 
  • A self-starter with change, project management and execution skills. 
  • Proven ability to work independently and proactively, managing and prioritizing high workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. 
  • An effective manager of own and others’ workload to meet project deadlines while maintaining quality and focus. 
  • Proactive individual that can collaborate and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization. 
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, being able to communicate with high levels of the organization and negotiate process changes. Ability to develop deep and trusted relationships with more senior colleagues, peers, stakeholders and external data providers.
  • Detail oriented with the ability to capture information in a clear, concise manner and can adapt information for various audiences. 
  • Ability to push creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing company practices and mindsets. Think and plan strategically to enhance designated processes including technology enhancements. 
  • Ability to work effectively and achieve results in a matrix organization. 
  • Ability to identify root cause issues and develop plans to resolve. 
  • Skilled at organizing and prioritizing multiple projects and resource constraints to optimize results. 
  • Must be fluent in English and Spanish. 
The following experiences are preferred: 
  • Experience in the Spirits and/or FMCG industry is a distinct advantage. 
  • Solid knowledge of Bacardi Business Partner/Shared Services/Centre of Expertise. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • CPA certification preferred.
Personal Qualities
  • Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become. 
  • Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others. 
  • People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance. 
  • Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others. 
  • Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges, you’re presented with.
  • Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience.
Other
  • We are looking for people who are globally mobile and have aspirations to experience different cultures.

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

  • Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
  • Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
  • People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
  • Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
  • Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
  • Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience


Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity. 


U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

PERKS OF WORKING WITH US

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

  • Competitive Pay Package
  • Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
  • Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

  • Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
  • Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
  • Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
  • Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
  • And much more!
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Be a Part of Our Culture

BE                  Fearless

We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKE Family

We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.

We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

THINK LIKE A Founder

The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.

LIFE INSIDE BACARDI Career Stories

Be Fearless, act like a Founder.

Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.

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