SENIOR GL ACCOUNTANT

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

These are just a few of our iconic brands. Our newly established in-house business unit in Prague will support our international markets, and anyone joining us will have a significant impact in optimizing finance operations. Read on to learn more about the role and discover how you can shape your career with us in an inclusive and diverse environment. 

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Senior GL Accountant in Prague!

Purpose of the role:

The main purpose of a Senior GL Accountant is to oversee and manage an organization's financial records, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards and timely reporting.  

You will maintain the general ledger, record financial transactions and prepare crucial financial statements, providing essential insights for decision-making and financial analysis within the company. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process month-end accrual journals and compile supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and flash reports, while coordinating with the commercial team to gather and consolidate additional financial analysis.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Generate intercompany recharge transactions, ensuring proper allocation and documentation.
• Carry out intercompany reconciliations and confirmations to maintain consistency and accuracy across entities.
• Manage and process fixed asset transactions, including periodic reconciliations and reporting.
• Support the preparation and organization of month-end Internal Audit documentation and files.
• Post Treasury Accounting journals accurately and in a timely manner to ensure proper financial reporting.
• Actively participating in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of GL operations. 
• Ensuring strict adherence to GL service level agreements (time, process, and quality).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) or an equivalent local professional certification is highly desirable.
• 5 years of experience in finance shared services or related functions.
• Experience working within regional teams in a matrix organizational structure is a distinct advantage.
• Fluency in English at a professional level is required, along with proficiency in the relevant market language (e.g., AEI European language) to effectively support the respective market.
• Advanced IT/excel skills, prior SAP/HFM or equivalent is an advantage 
• Experience in change and transformation projects, including process reengineering, technology implementations, and cultural change initiatives 

Benefits:

Enjoy additional perks with our benefits package (specific to the Czech Republic):

• Annual bonus and salary review
• Flexible working hours
• 28 days of paid time off
• Pension scheme contribution
• Lunch contribution 
• Budget to enjoy our products
• Customizable benefits package
• Access to online medical services
• Paid time off for volunteering

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.