Posted
07-Nov-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
Costa Rica
Location
Escazu
Lead recruiter
Alissa Rojas Peraza
Function
All Finance
Reporting Line
General Ledger & Financial Reporting Team Lead
On-site/Remote
Hybrid
Level of experience
Individual Contributor/Support (Non - Managers)
Contract type
Permanent

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Your Opportunity

This Senior Analyst will support the Finance Organization and Operations team, being responsible for the General Ledger and Financial Reporting processes for a group of legal entities, enabling the accurate and timely submission of financial information every period, through creation and review of daily cash activity, allocations, accruals, foreign exchange revaluation, internal controls, performing and reviewing reconciliation of several balance sheet accounts, period end close support, trend analysis, support process standardization projects, journal entries review, financial reporting master data maintenance, profit centres allocations,  and any other General Ledger  and Financial Reporting support.

About You

Bacardi Enterprise Service is looking for high performing individuals who are success driven and interested in a career at Bacardi. The accounting professional position is a highly competitive role structured to strengthen accounting and finance competencies. You will gain experience managing General Ledger processes while also gaining exposure General Ledger, Period End Close & Consolidation. This role provides support and training needed to develop a well-rounded accounting and finance skillset, which will be the foundation for advancing your Bacardi career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With our consumer at the heart your key focus will be
  • Perform tasks related to the General Ledger team within the Bacardi Enterprises Services, which serves over 84 legal entities and Corporate Headquarters operations
  • Participate in the execution of the following tasks:
    • Coordinate month end close activities for the legal entities under her/his scope.
    • Perform balance sheet accounts trend analysis during month end close.
    • Responsible for accounting information reported for the legal entities under her/his scope as result of the processes executed in share service center.
    • Daily Bank Accounts vs SAP reconciliation and confirmation, and posting of manual bank statements.
    • Foreign exchange rate revaluation, analysis, posting and reviewing.
    • Provide data required by Tax COE needed for tax files 
    • Creation and posting of recurring entries 
    • Calculation, review and posting of several accounting journal entries related with daily cash activity, accruals, allocations, reclassifications, amortizations, write offs, payroll, and others. 
    • Perform clearing of general ledger accounts.
    • VAT accounts netting and clearing.
    • Performing and reviewing reconciliation of several type of accounts such as cash, prepaid, accruals, advances, equity, capital, suspense, retained earnings, some receivables, and others. 
    • Serve as mentor for less experiences team members.
    • Perform carry forward process for LL and NLL
    • Perform profit centers corrections.
    • Validate and coordinate changes to the Financial Reporting Master Data
    • Carry forward process for fiscal year end. 
    • Internal controls execution
  • Communicate effectively with internal Bacardi clients as necessary to ensure that work is properly delivered.
  • Influence the markets to follow the correct procedures and policies. 
  • Continuously identify, propose, and execute process improvements and transmit it to others.
  • Serve as business process specialist responsible for standardization and governance of specific process. Continuously identify, propose, and execute process improvements.
  • Ensure General ledger accounting procedures conform to GAAP and Bacardi financial policies and procedures.
  • Lead the most demanding projects of the team, such as BSR, Best 10, fiscal year end coordination, continuous improvement, training sessions 100% in English, etc.
  • Ability to create capability and technical mastery in other members of the team, in a way that his/her technical mastery can be transmitted to them.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The skills and experience needed to create your legacy

To be successful in this role you will have / be:
  • Previous experience in Accounting (4-5 years), using SAP platform.
  • Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage his/her time efficiently. 
  • Ability to push creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing company practices and mindsets. 
  • Detail oriented with the ability to capture information in a clear, concise manner and can adapt information for various audiences.
  • Proactive individual that can collaborate and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Works well in a team environment and is a self-starter that continuously is thinking on how things can be done better requiring minimal direction and support. 
  • Knowledge of standard business practices and professionalism in a customer service environment.
  • Knowledge in Local Accounting, financial statements, funding’s, BS and P&L swing analysis.
  • Think and plan strategically to enhance designated processes including technology enhancements.
  • Able to bring simplicity and commonality in approach and methodology to what the team does.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage a rapidly changing environment.
  • Advanced communication skills: positive experiences communicating with other members of the organization at different levels.
  • Open to receive and provide timely feedback.
  • Willingness to assume or transition new processes and tasks according to business needs.
  • Ability to work in an environment volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous.
  • MS Excel applications with intermediate pivot tables and formulas experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office (outlook / excel / word / PowerPoint / Teams).
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.
  • Experience in Shared Services environment preferred.
  • Foreign language skills preferred.
Personal Qualities
  • University degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or related discipline, CA / CPA certification, MBA or advanced degree preferred. 
  • English Level: 85 minimum. Ability to communicate in English. Advanced writing is a must and intermediate to advance speaking is required.
  • Proactive individual that can collaborate and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

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.

Watch our career stories