AP TEAM LEADER

Location: Prague

Business Function: Finance

Type of contract: Permanent

Job type: Full time

Requisition ID: 17701

Hiring Manager: Petr Cmíral

Recruiter: Asel Žalgaspajeva

Contract type: Permanent

Job type: Full time

Job requisition ID: 17701

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.

The AP Team Leader leads and supervises the Accounts Payable team for our Hungarian cluster.

You will optimize performance and ensure accurate, efficient processing of invoices and payments in line with ABS KPIs. 

You will manage escalations, fostering a collaborative environment, and work with Regional Process Leads to implement harmonization initiatives for streamlined AP processes.

Responsibilities:

Invoice processing:

Review and approve high-value or complex invoices according to the delegation of authorities.
Exception handling of non-matched invoices.

Query Management:

Act as escalation point in vendor management and resolve complex issues.
Monitor no-PO-no-pay compliance program.

Payments:

Oversee end-to-end payment processing, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and timely execution.

Support exception manual payment requests as received from the business from time to time, including policy compliance, approval and processing within the relevant banking and SAP systems
Monitor completeness and timeliness of reverse factoring process
Oversee business requests for early payments taking into account overall business interest, NWC including.

Master Data:

Collaborate with Procurement and Sales to manage AP impacts of vendor master data changes.

Audit, MEC and controls:

Lead month-end/year-end close activities including accruals and reconciliations for the assigned area.
Support audits, enforce financial controls, and ensure tax compliance with internal policies.

CI and Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.
Contribute to leverage technology solutions, automation tools, and best practices to optimize the accounts payable function.
Participate in Development and maintenance of virtual tools and interacts with external SME/developers where applicable

People:

Responsible for supervising a team of 3 AP Accountants. This involves assigning tasks, setting goals, providing training and guidance, and conducting performance evaluations. They ensure that the team members are properly trained and motivated to meet their objectives.
Act as the Accounts Payable subject matter expert (SME), providing guidance, insights, and support across functions.

SLA:

Monitor and analyze accounts payable SLA metrics and other performance indicators, work with BSM to identify areas of improvement to bring the metrics to the desired level.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or other area
3-5 years of Accounts Payable experience and prior leadership experience advantageous
3 years of experience of working in shared services functions is mandatory.
Experience of working within regional teams in a matrix environment is a must.
English on business professional level, Hungarian as advantage
Advanced IT/excel skills, prior solid SAP experience
Knowledge of relevant finance systems tools desirable (Blackline, Concur, other)

Benefits:

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

5 weeks of vacation + 3 additional days for regeneration (flexi days).

2 paid days per year for volunteering activities.

Customized home office - 40:60 rule with the possibility of individual arrangement.

Flexible and reduced working hours - work 7.5 hours per day.

Annual bonuses

Pension savings contribution, or long-term investment product - 20,400 CZK annually.

Cafeteria benefit system - selection from a wide range of options (health, sports, culture, travel, and other areas).

Meal allowance - 105 CZK daily directly to your salary.

Vouchers for company products - 4800 CZK annually

Lyra wellbeing assistance program for help in unexpected life situations (law, finance, psychology, health, and personal wellbeing).
Growth Possibility

Comprehensive education and development system ( Udemy platform etc)
Exclusive Beer Ambassador Experience - Opportunity to visit the historic Plzeňský Prazdroj brewery and deepen your knowledge of Czech brewing traditions.
And others, such as Employee Assistance Program, uLékaře.cz, Kosik.cz, DameJidlo and others

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 encompasses 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 for adhering to multi-jurisdiction financial regulations and reporting requirements, including ensuring compliance with these regulations and accurate and timely reporting to relevant authorities. In addition to this, ABS is to 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.