Process Expert Banking Operations

British American Tobacco is a leading tobacco group, with brands sold in more than 200 markets. We employ more than 57,000 people and, with over 200 brands in our portfolio, we make the cigarette chosen by one in eight of the world’s one billion adult smokers. We hold robust market positions in each of our four regions – Americas; Asia-Pacific; Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Western Europe – and we are leaders in more than 60 markets.

At least 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable and minimum 1-year experience in a Senior Banking Ops role
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent verbal/written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Highly organized, ability to work well to tight deadlines
Rigorous eye for detail: attention to detail and highly diligent approach to work
Proactive with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under own initiative- pragmatic/lateral approach in finding solutions
SAP or similar system knowledge
Good command of English spoken and written

BENEFICIAL:
Banking Operations/Treasury background

Offer training and support to involved parties in the payments process to reduce process mistakes and improve accuracy and efficiency
Payment run & release; investigation of BATIF & bank clearing & payments status
Ensure full support to the End Market by participating in payments workshops and register the progress on actions
Banking ops initiatives/projects; Failed Payments & Payment Approvers; Review and check manual payments as per 4 eye principle
Ensuring all e-mails queries are processed accurately and timely within internal agreements
Fully involving in training in order to ensure a smooth and continuous knowledge transfer of all information related to AP process
Perform payments process analysis, identify gaps and propose opportunities for optimization; Provide support and recommendations for improvements in the end to end Banking Ops process
Understanding and applying relevant financial skills and knowledge