Accounts Payable - Accountant

Are you passionate about accounting and looking for a role where your expertise truly makes an impact? Would you like to be part of a global company that puts both business and people at the heart of everything it does? At Hempel, we work together to shape our future and support each other's growth every step of the way. We are looking for an AP Accountant who will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of PO and non-PO invoices, reviewing vendor statements and payment reminders, and supporting daily finance operations with professional accounting expertise. If you're eager to grow your career in a collaborative, international environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Are You Ready to Achieve Your Full Potential?

As an AP Accountant at Hempel, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of our accounts payable processes. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will manage invoice processing, support month-end activities, resolve discrepancies, and help maintain strong relationships with vendors. This is an opportunity to combine your accounting expertise with a proactive, problem-solving mindset while contributing to continuous process improvements in a global finance environment.

In this role, you will:

• Process and post PO and non-PO invoices in line with Hempel policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Follow up on invoice approvals and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth workflow processing.
• Review the accuracy of postings, including cost centers, business units, and VAT codes, before month-end close.
• Monitor vendor statements and payment reminders, proactively identifying and resolving outstanding issues.
• Support timely invoice approvals and respond to queries from internal departments and external vendors.
• Perform monthly AP to GL reconciliations, accrual postings, and currency revaluations.
• Review open-vendor account transactions on a regular basis, liaise with suppliers, and take appropriate actions to clear outstanding balances.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis to support business and finance needs.
• Maintain and update process documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Execute key financial controls and contribute to a strong control environment.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and insights.
• Participate in finance and process improvement projects assigned by management.
• Test new ERP system releases (UAT) and contribute to successful system enhancements and implementations

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?

We believe great results come from strong partnerships, open communication, and a willingness to support one another. To thrive in this role, you should be comfortable working with colleagues across functions and geographies, taking ownership of your responsibilities while maintaining a collaborative mindset. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems, building positive relationships, and continuously improving the way work gets done.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Min. 1 year of professional experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, Finance or a related area,
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes,
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail,
• Experience working with ERP systems,
• SAP knowledge will be considered an advantage,
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data,
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Why Join Hempel?

This is more than a traditional AP role. You'll own the Accounts Payable process for a dedicated country, gain exposure to month-end activities, and have opportunities to contribute to projects and process improvements. Working in a supportive international team, you'll develop a broader accounting skill set while making a real impact on how we work.

What we offer

• Ownership of the end-to-end AP process for a dedicated country,
• Exposure to month-end closing, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting activities,
• Opportunities to participate in projects and improve finance processes,
• Supportive team culture built on collaboration and knowledge sharing,
• International working environment,
• Learning and development opportunities through our internal learning platform,
• Hybrid work model with up to 2 days of home office per week,
• Annual bonus,
• Private healthcare package fully funded by the company,
• Group life insurance,
• Benefits cafeteria, including a co-funded Multisport card,
• Additional paid long holidays

Ready for Your Next Career Move?

If you're looking for a role where you can expand your accounting expertise, take ownership, and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV in English via the application link and join us on our growth journey.

Application due

2026-10-23

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Accounting / Auditing

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.

About Us

Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world.

The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, Wattyl and the Neogard brand.