AP ACCOUNTANT

Join Our Team as an AP Accountant with CZ/SK Language

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.

Purpose of the role:

The 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.
• T&E related query resolutions and checks. 
• Respond to vendor/internal stakeholder inquiries and resolve any billing or payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Coordinate overall no-PO-no-pay compliance, incl. data collection, reporting, tailored rectifying actions, all aiming at long term compliance. 
• Execute regular payment runs in time and accurately.
• Process advance/early payments in SAP. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or other area. 
• 2-3 years working in accounts payable.
• Experience of working in shared services functions is required. 
• Experience of working within regional teams in a matrix environment is advantageous.
• English on professional level.
• Good IT/excel skills, SAP and finance systems such as blackline, Concur is an advantage.

What you can expect from us in exchange? 

• We will acknowledge your passionate and dedicated work by annual bonus and regular salary review. 
• You can look forward to 28 days off every year 
• As we are firm believers in a flexible way of working, don‘t expect a time clock in our office. 
• Every year you will get a flexible benefits budget to spend based on your preferences. 
• We‘d support you in planning your future so we will contribute to your pension plan, too. 
• Beside the opportunity to work for some of the TOP brands within FMCG, you will also receive an annual budget to savor the delicious taste of our company products. 

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.