AP/AR ACCOUNTANT with Italian

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 organisation.  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.

Join Our Team as AP/AR Accountant with Italian

Purpose of the role:

As AP/AR Accountant you will play a vital role in accurate accounting for both AP and AR transactions against ABS KPIs. Responsibilities include handling complex AP processes and utilizing SAP for invoices and expenses.
Simultaneously, this role also manages AR tasks like invoicing, billings, debit/credit notes, and collaborates with the In-Market Credit Team for receivables analysis.
Providing high-level customer service, the AP/AR Accountant serves as the first point of contact for invoice queries, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with established processes and standards.

On a daily basis you will:

• Verify and match invoices with purchase orders, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Process vendor invoices accurately, adhering to company policies, tax rules, and guidance.
• Code and enter invoices into the accounting system, ensuring proper general ledger account allocation.
• Control over AP virtual tools, including data input assurance and quality output.
• Manage Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRIR) and handle T&E-related queries.
• Respond to vendor/internal stakeholder inquiries and resolve billing or payment discrepancies promptly.
• Manage email, phone, and chatbot communications for invoice-related queries.
• Raise and manage 3-way mismatch cases, coordinating with relevant parties.
• Ensure compliance with no-PO-no-pay procedures.
• Execute regular payment runs accurately and in a timely manner.
• Process bank statements and create manual bank transfers according to procedures.
• Submit AP invoice data to financing entity under reverse factoring.
• Efficiently apply customer payments, reconcile accounts, and address discrepancies promptly.

Requirements:

• English and Italian on professional level
• 2-3 years of working in AP/AR
• Experience of working in shared services functions is required.

Nice to have: 

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