JUNIOR 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. 

Purpose of the role:

The role of the Junior GL Accountant is to manage and maintain the organization's financial records - area given into responsibility of Junior GL Accountant.  

This role also involves recording and reconciling financial transactions, analyzing accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.  

Responsibilities:

• Preparing month end accruals journals and schedules.
• Preparing monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Perform fixed assets related transactions and reconciliations
• Assisting with month end Internal Audit files. 
• Posting Accounting journals. 
• Assisting in the preparation of group and statutory accounts. 
• Assisting with year-end audit queries. 
• Assisting with year-end tax computation and return. 
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of GL operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting or related
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles
• 1-2 years of experience in finance. 
• Fluency in English, Polish an advantage
• Excel skills
• SAP is an advantage 
• Experience working within regional teams in a matrix organizational structure is a distinct 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 Employee Assistance Program, uLékaře.cz, Kosik.cz, DameJidlo and others

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.