Accounting Specialist - British American Tobacco | Vakansiya

Core Responsibilities: Payment Operations & Accounts Payable: Process supplier payments, manage accounts payable activities, support daily banking operations, maintain bank accounts, and monitor cash positions. Accounting & Financial Controls: Maintain local accounting records in 1C and SAP accounting processes. Perform reconciliations, financial validations, and control checks to ensure accuracy and compliance. Statutory Reporting & Tax Compliance: Prepare and support VAT declarations, statistical reports, and other local statutory reporting requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and internal policies. Reconciliations & Audit Support: Perform supplier/vendor and intercompany reconciliations, assist with internal and external audit requests, and support period-end closing activities. Insurance & Regulatory Administration: Manage company property and vehicle insurance processes, support customs clearance and declarations, and assist with resolving banking and tax-related matters. Query Resolution & Continuous Improvement: Respond to finance-related queries from business units, employees, suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring resolution within agreed SLAs while contributing to process improvements and operational excellence. Key Requirements Experience in finance operations, accounts payable, payment processing, banking activities, or accounting functions. Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance requirements. Knowledge of local accounting, tax, VAT, and statutory reporting requirements in Azerbaijan. Hands-on experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP and/or 1C . Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 3- 5 years of professional experience in accounting, finance operations, payments, banking, or treasury-related roles. Experience with supplier payments, bank account management, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Good understanding of local tax and statutory compliance requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Fluency in Azerbaijani and English. What We Offer A dynamic and collaborative work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and continuous development. Exposure to diverse finance, banking, and compliance activities. Medical insurance and other employee benefits. Office Location: Port Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan . Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.