Job Description

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 KL IS LOOKING FOR A FINANCE CONTROLLERSHIP TEAM LEAD

SENIORITY LEVEL: Non- management

FUNCTION: GBS Finance

SALARY RANGE: Market salary + Excellent benefits + Market leading bonus

LOCATION: Sunway Geo, Kuala Lumpur

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The Team Lead will take responsibility for the preparation of the statutory and management accounting reporting process, and for the reasonableness of the various financial reports, which include financial statements, information package supporting various decision points from the IBPM process.

The objective of this role is to enable the FSSCs to meet their business objectives by providing quality general accounting analysis and overall business support for end markets.

Reports to: Corporate Finance Manager

Reporting Level: N/A

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Perform specific tasks allocated by the line manager in the area of integrity, quality and reasonableness of the management and statutory reporting processes
• Ensure month end close activities, statutory and management financial reporting (actuals) are performed on time
• Prepares additional financial information to meet the disclosure requirements of BAT\xe2\x80\x99s statutory reporting on financial statements
• Preparation of journal (JVU) for any ad-hoc request and commentary on a monthly basis
• Balance sheet opened items management and preparing balance sheet reconciliation review with senior stakeholders
• Support the manager on external audit
• Support in implementing internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Participate in Continuous Improvements (CI) initiatives in order to enhance efficiency & effectiveness, using external benchmarks for World in Class units

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Accounting or finance qualification
• At least 2 - 4 years of experience in global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
• Understand the impact of the accounting process and practices
• Understand the platforms and analyse reports, identify issues and challenges within reports functionalities and data
• Understand and apply relevant financial skills and knowledge
• A good understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems, specifically BI/BPC, SAP or ERP equivalent
• Able to drive projects and process improvements and handle a remote/virtual customer base model
• Detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and can work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Knowledgeable in identifying risks and in implementing controls

BENEFICIAL

• Strong Communication Skills.
• Computer Literate: SAP/Power BI/ Microsoft Excel
• Improvement initiatives implemented and efficiency improvements demonstrated.

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\xe2\x80\x99s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner \xe2\x80\x93 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!

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