Junior AP Accountant

Do you want to build a career with responsible impact? Do you have the drive and ambition to help shape a brighter future?  

AP Accountant

What are we looking for?  

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring quality and timely processing of non-PO and PO invoices. Reviewing of AP register, vendor statements and payment reminders. Supporting the organization with professional accounting skills as well as other tasks related to daily operations

Key Tasks:

• Account payable accounting according to Hempel rules and procedures, including cost allocation, calculation and posting of:

  
  

• Non PO invoices

  
  

• PO invoices

  
  

• Follow-up of invoice approvals and dealing with business to clarify any discrepancies

  
  

• Detailed review of correctness of posting (i.e. cost centers, business units, VAT codes) prior to month close.

  
  

• Proactive role in reconciling accounts and open issues:

  
  

• review of vendor statements and payment reminders on daily basis

  
  

• supervision of timely approvals in invoice workflow system

  
  

• providing explanation to questions raised by other departments

  
  

• Monthly and accurate AP-GL reconciliations, accruals posting, currency revaluations

  
  

• At least quarterly reviewing of open transactions on vendor accounts, contact with vendors and take needed action to clear all outstanding balances

  
  

• Ad-hoc reporting as required

  
  

• Regular process documentation update

  
  

• Performing relevant controls (ex. Impero controls)

  
  

• Support in internal and external audit

  
  

• Participate in projects assigned by superiors

  
  

• Testing new releases of ERP systems (UAT)

  
  

Required education, experience

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area.

  
  

• Min 3 + years experience in similar role

  
  

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)  

  
  

• Work in accounting system AX/D365/SAP would be an asset

  
  

Can you balance ambition with care for your colleagues?  

• You’ll join our Finance SSC team.  

  
  

• You’ll enjoy professional development and progression in a growing global company where we inspire and collaborate to build a brighter future together.  

  
  

• Build a career that supports responsible practices and contributes to better business performance at the same time.  

  
  

Does it sound like a match to you?   

Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.

Application due

Seniority Level

Job Functions

Industry

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.