GL Accountant

As a General Ledger Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining the legal entity general ledgers, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and country accounting standards. You'll play a key role in month-end closings, asset tracking, and financial reporting. You will work closely with site Finance Manager, other General Ledger colleagues, Costing, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable teams. This is a temporary role for maternity cover (~ up to 2 years)

• Prepare and process journal entries using the company's ERP system.
• Execute month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and financial statement reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset accounts (additions, depreciation, disposals).
• Monitor inventory, accounts payable/receivable, and other ledger areas in coordination with local finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with global accounting standards and internal controls.
• Support financial statement explanations and disclosures.
• Promote a culture aligned with Norit values, teamwork, and high environmental, health, and safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or General Ledger Accountant role, ideally within a multinational company.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Collaborative team player, willing to work with others.

Benefits

• Monthly salary EUR Gross (depending on qualifications and experience);
• Generous benefits structure that includes allowances, support for life events, health and accident insurance from first working day;
• Eligibility to annual bonus scheme;
• Hybrid work environment (2 set days in the office required), ability to work remotely 2 weeks/year;
• Opportunity to expand your experience working in international company and collaborating with colleagues across countries.