GL ACCOUNTANT

Hiring Manager: Vadzim Těplický

Recruiter: Asel Žalgaspajeva

Contract type: Permanent

Job type: Full time

Job requisition ID: 17440

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.

Join our Team as GL Accountant in Prague to join our Czech Cluster

Purpose of the role:

The role of a GL Accountant is to manage and maintain the organization's financial records for Plzensky Prazdroj a.s., Czech Republic. This role also involves recording and reconciling financial transactions, preparing financial statements, analyzing accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries and general ledger (GL) reconciliations
• Handle Track(customer bonuses) daily accounting records and MEC related activities 
• Execute SOX controls and provide support during internal and external audits

Requirements:

• Bachelor in Finance / Accounting or related.
• Min 3 years of experience in working in finance accounting, experience from shared services functions is advantageous.
• English at a professional level, Czech is an advantage.
• Open minded and cooperative personality
• Advanced excel skills, prior SAP/Blackline or equivalent is an advantage .

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 Expacts, uLékaře.cz, Kosik.cz, DameJidlo and others

Join our team and uncover even more exciting perks that make Asahi 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.