GL Accountant

Gdańsk

At Hempel we have business in mind and people at heart. We always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

We are looking for skilled GL Accountant to join our amazing team located in Gdansk, Poland.

Key responsibilities:

Ensuring overall quality and timely accounts for selected countries
General ledger accounting according to Hempel rules, including identification, calculation and posting of: fixed assets and depreciation, assets under construction, payroll (based on payroll summary from HR), prepaid costs register, accruals register, provisions, revaluations
Maintaining proper documentation for the above
Coordinating timely month close for the selected accounts, in cooperation with the Finance Controller
Detailed review of correctness of accounts and initiating corrective and preventive actions
Trial balance reviews and reconciliations prior to month close
Tax, statistical, bank and employment reporting, if required, or support to external service provider
Correctness of keeping the accounts
Cooperation and coordination to collect all necessary accounting documents, their approvals and reconcile balances with other related departments.

Qualifications and competencies:

University degree in Accounting, Finance or related area
Minimum 2 year professional experience on similar position
Good command of the English language (min. B2)
Second European language is seen as an asset
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)
Attention to details and problem analysis
Team work
Results and quality orientation
High organization and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and short deadlines

What we offer

Our office is based in Gdansk, Poland
Competitive salary with annual bonus based on KPI’s
Financing for a Private health care package
Group insurance
Kafeteria benefit platform (with possibility of co-financing for Multisport card)
Long holidays extra pay
International and non-corporate work environment
Access to Hempel Academy (e-learning platform incl. language courses)
Team building activities
Christmas gifts

More about Hempel

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of 7,500 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.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of charitable initiatives every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career.

Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity.