AP Accountant with Italian

Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Kozel, Birell, Frisco or Kingswood

Those are some of our iconic brands. Our newly created inhouse business unit in Prague will serve our international markets and anyone joining will have a massive impact in streamlining finance operations. Let's read further about the role and decide whether you want to brew your career with us.

Join our Team as AP Accountant with Italian language located in Prague, CZ

This role is based in Prague, and working from another location or remotely is not possible.

Purpose of the role:

Your role of the AP Accountant is to perform accurate accounting duties related to the efficient processing of AP transactions against the ABS KPIs for the market. They will be involved in the more complex processes and support Junior AP Accountants when necessary. The role involves the daily use of SAP and other finance systems used to process invoices and expenses. This role will provide high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders within ABS and is the first point of contact for any invoice queries.

Responsibilities:

• Verify and match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation, resolving discrepancies as necessary.
• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures, including tax rules and guidance.
• Code and enter invoices into the accounting system, ensuring proper general ledger account allocation.
• Control over AP virtual tools, including input data assurance, quality output, and job scheduling.
• Support the preparation of the payment run for approval as per market policy.
• Create manual bank transfers according to the manual payment procedure.
• Submit AP invoice data to financing entity under reverse factoring.
• Process advance/early payments in SAP.
• Assist in generating/checking customer invoices based on approved orders and delivery documents.
• Manage Vendor and Customer Master Data in SAP, ensuring all internal financial controls over Vendor and Customer Master Data are executed and documented - create/maintain vendors and customers in SAP.

Requierements:

• Must be currently in Prague or willing to relocate. Remote work is not possible.
• Previous experience in accounting (particularly in accounts payable or billing, is preferred)
• Italian and English language on a working professional level.
• Good IT/excel skills, SAP and finance systems such as blackline, Concur is an advantage.

Nice to have:

• Experience of working in shared services functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or other area.
• Experience of working within regional teams in a matrix environment is advantageous.

Benefits:

Enjoy a little extra with our benefits (the list of benefits applies to the Czech Republic)

• Relocate to Prague and kickstart your career in a vibrant city with a stable and growing company.
• Annual bonus and salary review
• Flexible working
• 28 days off
• Contribution to pension scheme
• Lunch contribution
• Budget to enjoy our products
• Flexible benefits package
• Online medical service
• Paid volunteering time

Join our team and uncover even more exciting perks that make Asahi Europe &International an exceptional place to work.

Company overview

Asahi Europe & International is part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.

Asahi Europe and International (asahiinternational.com)

Functional overview

ABS encompass a broad range of financial activities designed to support businesses in their day-to-day financial operations, long-term planning, and compliance with regulations. These services are crucial for maintaining financial health, making informed decisions, and achieving the overall financial objectives of the organization. The key outputs of ABS are to provide accounting services including the summarizing and reporting of financial transactions of a business, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. ABS is also responsible to adhere to multi-jurisdiction financial regulations and reporting requirements, including ensuring compliance with these regulations and ensure accurate and timely reporting to relevant authorities. In addition to this, ABS is to use effectively use financial software and systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data security.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.