AP TEAM LEADER WITH ITALIAN

Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Kozel, 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.

Purpose of the role:

The AP Team Leader leads and supervises the Accounts Payable team. In this role you will be reporting directly to AP Manager.

You will optimize performance and ensure accurate, efficient processing of invoices and payments in line with ABS KPIs.  Also, you will manage escalations, fostering a collaborative environment, and work with Regional Process Leads to implement harmonization initiatives for streamlined AP processes. 

The objective of the role:

• Review and approve high-value or complex invoices and payments per Delegation of Authority.
• Resolve exceptions for non-matching invoices and support manual/urgent payment requests.
• Oversee end-to-end payment processing, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and timely execution.
• Approve manual bank transfers, advance payments, and early payment requests.
• Monitor reverse factoring and no-PO-no-pay compliance.
• Act as escalation point for vendor issues and ensure proper vendor data management.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Sales to manage AP impacts of vendor master data changes.
• Lead month-end/year-end close activities including accruals and reconciliations.
• Support audits, enforce financial controls, and ensure tax compliance with internal policies.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives across AP processes.
• Supervise and develop AP team members, manage task allocation, training, and performance.
• Monitor AP performance metrics and SLAs, identifying and acting on areas for improvement.
• Manage and resolve ad hoc tasks and special requests, ensuring timely follow-up and stakeholder communication.
• Act as the Accounts Payable subject matter expert (SME), providing guidance, insights, and support across functions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 3-5 years of Payable Accounts experience 
• Min 1 year of experience in team management
• 3 years of experience in finance or accounting, with experience in shared services being a plus.
• Advanced English and Italian is required
• Open-minded, collaborative, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP or similar software is a strong advantage.

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 subsidy
• 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.