(Senior) General Ledger Accountant with Polish in Prague

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 

Ursus, 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. 

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.  

They 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 month-end accruals journals and schedules.
• Assist in producing detailed P&Ls, flash packs, and additional analysis.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Handle intercompany recharges and reconciliations.
• Perform thorough Intercompany reconciliations and confirmations.
• Perform fixed assets transactions and reconciliations.
• Assist in month-end Internal Audit files and post Treasury Accounting journals.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor in Finance Accounting 
• Qualified accountant or equivalent (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)/equivalent local professional qualification is desirable 
• 5 years of finance accounting experience is mandatory 
• 5 years of experience in working in a finance shared service 
• Experience in change and transformation projects, including process reengineering, technology implementations, and cultural change initiatives 
• English and Polish on professional level
• Advanced IT/excel skills, prior SAP/HFM or equivalent are an advantage