About this role
<table style="width:970.0px" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <table style="width:970.0px" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:white"><img src="https://career.bayer.com/sites/g/files/kmftyc1291/files/Internal%20Job%20Postings.jpg" border="0"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><span style="font-size:28.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Business Steering Services Product Accounting Expert</strong></span> </span></p> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Responsible for timely and complete execution of Accounting Operations activities as defined by supervisor.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Ensure data quality and SAP system setup in line with group standards and divisional requirements, also to meet local business steering requirement for area of responsibility. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Contact business (Controlling, Sales & Marketing, Production etc.) for clarification of business requirements, changes needed for CCA, PCA and COPA master data. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Interface to GO in special cases to decide on appropriate value flow. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Support Legal Entities’ closing process. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Review the closing results and follow up with divisions and functions. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Perform manual postings where applicable. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Create ticket / request for new and adjusted master data (CC, internal order, cost element, cycle/cost allocation) and inform business. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Initiate / create accounting posting request (WPA/BayJED) for postings to Overhead Management.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Monitor data quality, identify correction requirements and perform adjustments for CCA, PCA and CO-PA. Check the content of cost center result during closing. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Perform Service Accounting activities such as project invoicing and asset sale invoicing, analyze request and check MD parameters, request Master data </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Initiate and support optimization projects and continuous improvement initiatives in order to improve quality and efficiency. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Monitor and contribute actively to achieve Service Levels of Accounting in collaboration with SSCDN.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>WHO YOU ARE</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">University degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting or equivalent degree.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">At least 4 years professional experience in General Accounting, Product Costing, Financial Analysis or similar fields.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Skillful in SAP ERP FI / CO module with a good overview of interfaces with other modules.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Fundamental understanding of global accounting and controlling processes and their point of intersection with other business processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Profound knowledge of subgroup value flows and controlling logic.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Good communication skill and analytical thinking.Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Fluent in English, both spoken and written – other languages appreciated.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Desirable: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Account (CMA).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Desirable: Knowledge of Bayer Group accounting and reporting requirements, especially PA/IV and/or VFM in accordance with the Bayer Cost Accounting Directive.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">At Bayer we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to create an environment in which everybody can feel authentic, respected and equally valued. Every day we strive to reflect our values through our unique capabilities, self-experiences, and aspirations. We intentionally seek diversity, to enable our people to bring their fullest potential out and encourage others to likewise do so. Our company wins when we leverage our capabilities to lead the cultural transformation in our business, positively impacting society.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Candidates who meet the requirements based on the job profile will be considered for employment regardless of physical disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and will not be at a disadvantage if unemployed.</span></p> <p> </p><table style="width:970.0px" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="3"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:970.0px;height:116.389px" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:23.2778px"> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:962.028px" colspan="4"> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:2.63889px"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:23.2778px"> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Application Period:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:200.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">06/25/2026 - 07/02/2026</span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Reference Code:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:462.028px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">872699 </span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:2.63889px"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:23.2778px"> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Division:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:200.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Enabling Functions </span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:462.028px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Costa Rica : Heredia : Heredia </span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:2.63889px"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:23.2778px"> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Functional Area:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:200.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Accounting </span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Work Time:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:462.028px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Full Time</span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:2.63889px"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:23.2778px"> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Employment Type:</strong></span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:200.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Regular </span></td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:150.0px"> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:462.028px"> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top;width:2.63889px"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="width:970.0px;height:291.5px" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" align="left"> <tbody> <tr style="height:25.2778px"> <td colspan="3"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:25.2778px"> <td colspan="3"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:25.2778px"> <td colspan="3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Contact Us</strong></span></td> </tr> <tr style="height:25.2778px"> <td colspan="3"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:25.2778px"> <td><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Address:</strong></span></td> <td style="width:150.0px"> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:57.2778px"> <td><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Heredia, Costa Rica</span></td> <td style="width:150.0px"> <p> </p> </td> <td> <table style="width:291.0px" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="height:19.0px;width:291.0px" height="19"> <table style="width:291.0px" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="height:19.0px;width:291.0px" height="19"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:57.2778px"> <td> </td> <td style="width:150.0px"> <p> </p> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:25.2778px"> <td colspan="3"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:25.2778px"> <td colspan="3"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>