About the role:

The GL Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial records. The position is responsible for the end-to-end record-to-report process, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and continuous improvement of accounting processes to support effective business decision-making.

The team is globally organised, and the GL Accountant will be collaborating with accounting colleagues across different countries. Still, local presence and team spirit is key to share best practices and stay close to the business.

These activities result in a very dynamic team, taking up different challenges, close to the heart of the company and with a good balance between routine operations and ad hoc work.

Which tasks can you expect?

• Maintain and manage the general ledger and ensure accounting transactions are accurately processed within SAP S/4 Hana

• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified.

• Review and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and reclassifications.

• Monitor account balances and investigate unusual transactions or variances

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.

• Ensure closing deadlines are met and financial information is complete and accurate.

• Analyze financial results and provide explanations for significant variances.

• Prepare monthly management reports

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.

• Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local accounting standards, and internal policies.

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial procedures.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.

• Team up with Accounting team members globally

What do you have to offer?

• Degree in Accounting or ACCA Level 2 with minimum 5 years relevant experience in Accounting

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Understanding of IFRS and statutory compliance requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good business acumen with good problem solving and analytical skills

• Excellent English-written and spoken communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and easy contact to interact with finance colleagues and the wider organization of the company,

• Proven experience with global ERP systems & Microsoft Office

• Adapt to changes and learning new things constantly

• Ability to plan and organise work priorities

• Proactive and motivated with an excellent attitude

• Ability to work well under pressure and independently

• Out of the box thinker (challenge and bring continual process improvement)

Nice to have

• Multinational exposure working with multiple stakeholders

• Knowledge of foreign currency bookkeeping

• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA