Hempel
Sr. Accountant GL
Salary
Job description
We're seeking applications from a results-driven, service minded and confident accounting professional to manage and improve the organization’s accounting and financial reporting operations. Duties lie within the range of Financial Accounting, Reporting and process improvement activities.
Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to
Perform general ledger accounting in accordance with Hempel policies, IFRS, and local accounting standards, including identification, calculation, and posting of:
Fixed assets and depreciation
Assets under construction (AUC)
Monthly ledger settlement/clearing
Payroll accounting based on HR payroll summaries
Prepaid expenses
Accruals
Provisions
Foreign currency revaluations
Intercompany current accounts and loans
Coordinate month-end close activities for assigned accounts in collaboration with the Finance Controller/Coordinator.
Prepare timely and high-quality balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reporting in OneStream, complying with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
Perform detailed reviews of account balances and transactions, identifying discrepancies and driving corrective and preventive actions.
Conduct detailed trial balance review and reconciliations to ensure reporting accuracy.
Training new joiners
Lead or support RtR projects, process improvements, and agile initiatives.
Collaborate with and provide guidance to RTR team members during month-end close and reporting activities
Support internal, external, statutory, and group audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to audit queries.
What do you need to be successful in this role?
Educational background: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or IFRS certification are considered a strong advantage.
Experience: Minimum 5 years
5+ years of experience with financial reporting or controlling or related business
Strong knowledge in working with financial books/financial controlling in Financial Consolidation System
Experience in working in international environments (preferably experience from SSC setup)
Good understanding and experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Ability to translate the standards into guidelines for the accounting team
In depth knowledge of Finance processes and policies and full ability to apply these in the daily work
Ability to interpret, analyze and communicate financial information concisely
Technical skills:
Qualified in Finance & Accounting signifying in depth knowledge and solid overview of the finance function
Excellent analytical and problem-solving mindset
Ability to structure and follow up on assignments
Advanced skills in Excel (Macros, modelling, pivot tables, and lookups) and Power Point
Strong customer service skills
Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting principles with the ability to communicate and prioritize business requirements
Culture fluency
Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?
At Hempel, success isn’t just about meeting targets – it’s about collaborating, innovating, and making a real impact.
You’ll be part of a dynamic and diverse team where your input and initiative are not only welcomed but expected from day one.
In return, you’ll have great opportunities for professional growth in a company that values responsibility, inclusion, and sustainability.
Does This Sound Like a Match?
Click the ‘Apply for position’ button and submit your CV and application letter in English via our recruitment system.
Application due
2026-07-19Seniority Level
Mid-Senior levelJob Functions
Accounting / AuditingIndustry
Chemicals
At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.
We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.
