GL TEAM LEADER with Czech

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.

Purpose of the role:

The GL Team Leader will oversee and manage a team of GL Accountants, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and providing guidance and support to team members. 

Responsibilities

• Your responsibilities include providing guidance, training, and support to team members.

• You allocate tasks and responsibilities, ensuring a balanced workload and efficient operations.

• Regular performance reviews, goal-setting, and constructive feedback are essential for team development.

• You’re responsible for accurate and timely financial reports, including P&L statements and balance sheets.

• Leading month-end and year-end closing processes, you coordinate activities to meet deadlines.

• Identifying inefficiencies, you implement improvements to enhance GL operations’ accuracy and efficiency.

• Facilitating effective communication within the GL team and across departments, ensuring a smooth flow of information. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor in Finance accounting. 

• 5 years of experience of finance accounting is mandatory 

• 5 years of experience in working in a finance shared service within R2R/GL team. 

• English and Czech/Slovak on a professional level. 

• Experience in change and transformation projects, including process reengineering, technology implementations, and cultural change initiatives 

• Experience with leading, mentoring or coaching a team is an advantage.

• Advanced IT/excel skills, prior SAP/HFM or equivalent is an advantage.

• Qualified accountant or equivalent (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) / equivalent local professional qualification is an advantage. 

Benefits:

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

• 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.