Financial Accounting Assistant Manager

About the role

BAT is looking for a colleague to take a management position in accounting processes, statutory reporting and ensuring the entity remains legally and tax compliant at all times, in line with company standards.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate processes to meet Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements on time.
• Oversee general accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and fixed assets.
• Carry out and control month-end and year-end closing on time.
• Work closely with the Shared Services Center (GBS) on daily and monthly tasks.
• Follow up EM KPIs and take action to improve them.
• Work with external auditors to complete the annual audit and file accounts on time.
• Prepare and review ledger entries and reconciliations, and review accounts payable, receivable and intercompany positions.
• Produce monthly reports, full pack reporting at fast close and year-end, and reporting schedules that tie entries to Group figures.
• Prepare and review impairment exercises on investments in group subsidiaries and other fair-value investments.
• Liaise between Accounting and Corporate Finance for accurate Group financial reporting, and manage statutory returns and recharge processes.
• Complete ad-hoc tasks asked by the Head of Finance and comply with company EHS and security policies.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in a similar role or audit firm background.
• Degree-educated with a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. SMMM, CA/ACCA, CIMA).
• Good command of English, written and spoken.
• People management experience is an asset.

Required skills

• SAP modules experience and advanced Excel knowledge.
• Understanding of group and corporate finance principles.
• Resilience, prioritization and proactive process improvement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

What we offer

• A market-leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• Benefits that vary by country, including health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation support and a flexible holiday plan.
• Online learning platforms and personalized growth programs.