General Ledger Accountant

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 with colleagues locally and internationally 

• Annual bonus 

• Private health care package (fully financed by company) 

• Group insurance  

• Benefits cafeteria with Multisport card co-financed

• Access to Hempel Academy learning platform

• Extra paid long holidays 

• Hybrid work-model/flexible working hours

Does This Sound Like a Match?

Please submit your CV and a short motivation letter via our career portal. We review applications on an ongoing basis. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Justyna Błażejowska on  jusb@hempel.com

Application due

2026-05-15

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Accounting / Auditing, Finance

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. 

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