Hempel

Finance / FinServ

GeneralLedgerAccountant

Gdansk, Poland FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Associate candidates.

The Brief

“General Ledger Accountant at Hempel. Skills: General ledger accounting, Accounting accuracy, Timeliness of financial records. Ensuring overall quality and timely accounting. Performing general ledger accounting in line with Hempel standards”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial records

Industry & Context.

Finance / FinServ
Problems you'll solve

Solution-oriented mindset; Driving any necessary corrective actions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, Minimum 1-year overall experience in finance, with focus on experience in general ledger or full accounting process, Good command of English, Proven experience with ERP systems (D365), Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Nice to Have

Experience in a shared service center is a plus

What You'll Do.

Ensuring overall quality and timely accounting

Performing general ledger accounting in line with Hempel standards

Maintaining fixed assets register and depreciation

Managing assets under construction

Handling clearing (confirmations and transaction posting)

Processing payroll (based on HR summaries)

Managing prepaid costs register

Managing accruals register

Performing revaluations

Managing current accounts and loans

Maintaining proper documentation for all accounting activities

Coordinating month-end close

Reviewing account accuracy

Driving corrective actions

Performing trial balance reviews and reconciliations

and employment reporting

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with other departments to gather and reconcile accounting documentation; Coordinate month-end close together with the Financial Controllers; Work closely with colleagues locally and internationally

Communication Scope

Communicate clearly

Process & Methodology

Participating in GBS projects

Full Job Description

We are looking for **General Ledger Accountant** to join our team located in Gdansk, Poland. As a **GL** **Accountant** , you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial records for selected countries in Europe. **What will be your key responsibilities?** In this role you will be ensuring overall quality and timely accounting and performing general ledger accounting in line with Hempel standards, including: * Fixed assets register and depreciation * Assets under construction * Clearing (confirmations and transaction posting) * Payroll (based on HR summaries) * Prepaid costs register * Accruals register * Provisions * Revaluations * Current accounts and loans In addition to this, you will maintain proper documentation for all accounting activities. You will coordinate the month‑end close together with the Financial Controllers and review account accuracy while driving any necessary corrective actions. You will also perform trial balance reviews and reconciliations and support tax, statistical, banking, and employment reporting. Furthermore, you will collaborate with other departments to gather and reconcile accounting documentation, assist with internal and external audits, and participating in GBS projects and training sessions. **Have You Got What We’re Looking For?** * University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * Minimum 1-year overall experience in finance, with focus on experience in general ledger or full accounting process * Good command of English * Proven experience with ERP systems (D365) * Experience in a shared service center is a plus * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) As a person, you will bring an analytical and solution‑oriented mindset, a strong focus on quality and results, and an open‑minded, self‑organized approach. You communicate clearly, collaborate naturally, and consistently uphold high professional standards.​ **What do we offer?** * Amazing opportunity to work closely wi

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