YOUR OPPORTUNITY

This analyst  will support the Finance Organization and Operations team, being responsible for the General Accounting 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, support process standardization projects, journal entries review, financial reporting master data maintenance, profit centres allocations,  and any other General Accounting  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 analyst position is a highly competitive role structured to strengthen accounting and finance competencies. You will gain experience managing General Accounting processes while also gaining exposure during 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 in the General Accounting team at Bacardi Enterprises Services, supporting over 84 legal entities and our Corporate Headquarters operations.
• You will support daily and monthly accounting tasks, including:
  • Coordinating the month-end closing process for assigned legal entities.
  • Matching and reconciling bank transactions with our SAP system.
  • Posting manual bank statements and confirming balances.
  • Posting and reviewing of foreign exchange rate revaluation.
  • Recording and reviewing journal entries for:
    • Daily cash activity
    • Accruals
    • Reclassifications and amortizations
    • Payroll and other financial operations
  • Clearing of general ledger account.
  • Value Added Tax (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, receivables, and others.
  • Perform carry forward process for leading ledger (LL) and non-leading ledger (NLL).
  • Ensuring internal controls are followed and documented.
• Work closely with internal clients to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Help guide local markets to follow Bacardi’s procedures and policies.
• Consistently meet or exceed Service Level Agreements.
• Ensure all accounting practices follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Bacardi’s internal financial policies.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

To be successful in this role, it’s helpful if you have:

• Some experience in accounting (around 2 years), ideally with exposure to SAP or similar platforms.
• A curious and analytical mindset, with the ability to manage tasks and time effectively. 
• Attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to build positive relationships.
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team. 
• Basic understanding of business practices and a professional approach to customer service.
• Openness to learning new skills and taking on new responsibilities as needed.
• Familiarity with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience using Excel, including pivot tables and formulas, is a plus.
• A disciplined approach to meeting deadlines and following up on tasks.
• Strong English skills (written and spoken) – 85% minimum. Knowing a third language is a bonus.

Bonus if you also bring:

• Previous work in a Shared Services environment.
• A degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.

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. 

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