Fixed Assets Analyst

As a CAPEX Analyst, you will support the end-to-end management of capital expenditure processes, ensuring accurate tracking, capitalization, and reporting of investments across markets. You will be responsible for maintaining data integrity, executing monthly closings, and supporting project governance and budget control activities. The role requires close collaboration with Finance, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure compliance with IFRS, SOx, and BAT accounting policies. Strong analytical skills, SAP expertise, and fluency in Portuguese (B2) and English (B2) are essential to guarantee accuracy and efficiency in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

FIXED ASSETS MANAGEMENT

• Asset Accounting & Integrity: Execute and monitor asset transactions including additions, disposals, transfers, and retirements in SAP. Reconcile balances across ledgers ensuring consistency and compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Depreciation & Capitalization: Run and validate monthly depreciation processes. Ensure correct capitalization of projects following accounting policies, capitalization thresholds, and control requirements.
• Asset Verification & Reporting: Support periodic asset verification exercises and ensure proper reconciliation between physical and accounting records. Prepare regular reports on asset status and movements.
• Policy & Compliance: Apply BAT Global Accounting Policies (GMAPP), SOx controls, and internal audit standards to all asset-related activities. Maintain complete documentation to support audit and control testing.
• Investment Tracking & Analysis: Track ongoing capital projects (AUC) and ensure timely capitalization upon completion. Analyze deviations between approved budgets and actual spend, highlighting key insights.
• Forecasting & Planning: Assist in monthly and annual CAPEX forecasting, coordinating with Project Owners and Finance Business Partners to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Project Governance: Maintain up-to-date documentation and approval flows for investment proposals. Ensure data accuracy in SAP, CFIN, and BPC, escalating issues to the Team Lead when necessary.
• Reporting & Transparency: Prepare CAPEX and Fixed Assets reports, dashboards, and reconciliations to provide clear visibility to management and finance stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

Essential Requirements

• Education required Accounting or Accounting & Finance (Either one with professional qualification preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Fixed Assets accounting and/or R2R processes.
• Detail oriented, analytical, proactive, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• English – at least B2
• Portugues – at least B2.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)..

Communication skills

• Communicate with peers, managers, and stakeholders effectively.
• Escalate issues and provide possible solutions to your line manager.
• Able to listen and empathize with the audience.
• Communicates fluently and clearly with stakeholders.

Technical skills

• Medium/Advanced knowledge in transactional platforms (ERP, SAP).
• MS Office 365 – Medium/Advanced level.
• Power BI – Desired.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award-winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.