Job Description (list the key responsibilities, tasks, qualifications and behavioral competences):

Key responsibilities

Manage a team of 3-10 Accountants to ensure day to day operational team duties are processed in a timely manner, with the highest quality and according to company policy, GBS procedures and accounting rules.

Supporting the organization with professional accounting as well as other tasks related to the daily finance job, ensuring that service levels meet the requirements.

Key tasks

Set priorities and plan workload to meet deadlines and achieve the objectives of the department

Mentor and coach team members and support workplace learning

Motivate team members and initiate opportunities for skills development

Provide feedback to employees regularly, including Performance Appraisal Process meeting

Ensure that all T&E costs are expensed from the correct general ledgers in appropriate periods

Ensure all accounts in T&E Team scope are reconciled for the end of the month and proper controls reported in the system

Ensure accurate and timely month end processing

Making sure all T&E outstanding transactions are reviewed regularly

Responsibility for the transfer of new companies, proceses to GBS and from GBS

Assist in systems testing for upgrades and future improvements

Initate and lead various projects including stabilization and optimization projects

Support internal and external audits, other authorities

Approval of payments in bank system
Serving as the main administrator for SAP Concur, managing user roles, system configurations, and policy settings
Conducting regular SAP Concur system audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with company travel policies

Required education, experience and job-related skills

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in an Accountant position
• Minimum 2 year of people management experience is required
• Working with global stakeholders is mandatory
• Good command of the English language
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Working knowledge of at least one ERP system (AX2009, D365 or SAP) is required
• Working knowledge of Concur is required
• Experience with Detect application would be an asset

General behavioural competencies most relevant for the job

Communication and interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Leadership skills

Self-organisation

Work standards

Results Orientation

Quality Orientation  

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.