Join Our Team as a AP Team Leader

Purpose of the role:

The AP Team Leader leads and supervises the Accounts Payable team.
They optimize performance and ensure accurate, efficient processing of invoices and payments in line with ABS KPIs.
They manage escalations, fostering a collaborative environment, and work with Regional Process Leads to implement harmonization initiatives for streamlined AP processes.

Responsibilities:

• Review and approve high-value or complex invoices according to the delegation of authorities.
• Exception handling of non-matched invoices
• Act as escalation point in vendor management and resolve complex issues.
• Monitor no-PO-no-pay compliance program.
• Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payment processing function, which includes verifying payment details, preparing and issuing payments to vendors in a timely matter, ensuring compliance with payment terms and company policies, and resolution of any invoice discrepancies or issues.
• supporting 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
• approve manual bank transfers
• monitor completeness and timeliness of reverse factoring process
• review and approve advance payments for compliance with delegation of authorities
• Consider and approve business requests for early payments taking into account overall business interest, NWC including
• Execute month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Play a crucial role in maintaining financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• They also collaborate with internal auditors to facilitate audits and implement recommendations for process improvements.
• In cooperation with Tax, establish tax instructions, adopt periodic changes and monitor compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or other area.
• 3-5 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Min. 1 year of experience in team management.
• 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.
• Czech or Slovak langugae on a native / fluent level
• Advanced IT/excel skills, prior SAP or equivalent is an advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant finance systems tools desirable (Ariba, Blackline, Concur, other).

Benefits:
Enjoy a little extra with our benefits (the list of benefits applies to the Czech Republic)

• Annual bonus and salary review
  

• Flexible working
  

• 28 days off
  

• Contribution to pension scheme
  

• Lunch contribution
  

• Budget to enjoy our products
  

• Flexible benefits package
  

• Online medical service
  

• Paid volunteering time
  
  

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.

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