Business Controls Analyst

**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 COSTA RICA** **IS LOOKING FOR A BUSINESS CONTROLS ANALYST**

**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Management Entry Level

**FUNCTION**: Finance/Business Controls

**LOCATION**:Costa Rica

**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**

This role is part of the Finance/Business Controls function. The person in charge will need to complete SoX Design and Operating Effectiveness testing in line with agreed test plans. Undertakes Internal Controls advisory and assurance activities and report findings using structured tools and techniques to support the internal control processes. Provides internal control expertise, advice and guidance to promote an awareness of risk management and control practices with BAT management.

**Reports to**:Senior Business Controls Analyst

**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Support the development of the overall role of the Business Controls Team as a second line of defense within BAT.
- Perform SoX testing and reporting to SoX Test Manager to agreed timelines.
- Communicate issues noted from SoX testing to key collaborators in a timely manner.
- Support Control Owners to develop remediation plans and address issues in a timely manner.
- Track and report on outstanding actions relating to SoX findings.
- Ensuring all work is fully documented in line with the BCT Methodology and the SoX Testing process, reflecting current good practice in internal controls.
- Certain elements of Controls Advisory and Assurance work will need to be completed in line with Audit Standards to enable reliance from External Audit.
- Support and participate in the delivery of training to Control Operators and Owners to support the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting across the Group.
- To assist in the delivery of the Three Lines of Defense model within the BAT Internal Controls Framework.

**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- Are you passionate about Finance?

**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**
- 2-3 years, risk internal controls or audit experience with significant accounting firm or corporate proven experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to articulate control issues, risk, impact, and recommendations to management.
- Bachelor’s Degree educated with relevant professional Internal Controls qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent, CIA, IIA, CISA).
- Understanding of Risk Management and Internal Controls standard processes.
- Knowledge of SoX standard methodology, testing and reporting approaches.
- Experience in global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment.
- Good knowledge of internal controls practices, principles and procedures and corporate governance requirements for a global Group, including Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICoFR).
- Experience in internal or external audit, or other SoX testing of business processes, and able to identify control gaps and provide recommendation to address the issue.

**BENEFICIAL**
- An understanding of the tobacco business is preferred.
- Experience of one or more core business functions, including operations, marketing, finance, and IT is preferred.
- Knowledge of Audit approach, including testing and reporting practices, and how it can be applied to Business Controls work is preferred.

**WE ARE BAT**

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