Analyst, BES, FAS, GL & Financial Reporting

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 related to the General Accounting 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.

  • Responsible for accounting information reported for the legal entities under her/his scope as result of the processes executed in the shared service center.

  • Daily Bank Accounts vs SAP (Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing) reconciliation and confirmation and posting of manual bank statements.

  • Foreign exchange rate revaluation, analysis, posting and reviewing.

  • Creation and posting of recurring entries

  • Calculation, review and posting of several accounting journal entries related to daily cash activity, accruals, allocations, reclassifications, amortizations, write offs, payroll, and others.

  • Perform clearing of general accounting 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.

  • Perform carry forward process for Leading Ledger and Non-Leading Ledger.

  • Perform profit centers corrections.

  • 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.

• Guide the markets toward following the correct procedures and policies.

• Consistently meet or exceed Service Level Agreements pertaining to accounting processes. 

• Ensure General ledger accounting procedures conform to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and Bacardi financial policies and procedures.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

To be successful in this role you will have / be:

• Previous experience in accounting (2 years), using SAP (Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing) platform.

• Analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks and manage his/her time efficiently. 

• Proactive individual that can collaborate and build effective relationships across the organization.

• Knowledge of standard business practices and professionalism in a customer service environment.

• Willingness to assume new responsibilities and tasks according to business needs.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook / Excel / Word / PowerPoint / Teams).

• MS Excel applications with intermediate pivot tables and formulas experience.

The following experiences are preferred:

• Experience in Shared Services environment preferred.

• University degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or related discipline.

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

• English Level: 85 minimum. Ability to communicate in English. Advanced writing is a must and intermediate to advance speaking is required. Third language is a plus. 

• Works well in a team environment and is a self-starter.

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 for 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.

• 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

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

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.