GL Accountant

Position title

General Ledger Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Location
Sappi Europe - Finance -  Centre of Process Excellence Krakow

Position description

We are looking for an Accountant who will join our Sappi Centre of Process Excellence in Krakow and support the centralized Finance Department - General Ledger team. You will support financial performance of the company by accounting, reconciling, analyzing and reporting of financial data. 

More specifically you will:  

• Perform tasks within Asset Accounting process,


• Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records (General Ledger and Fixed Assets),


• Prepare and reconcile financial statements and other financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with reporting and company standards,


• Prepare complex manual journal entries,


• Reconcile balance sheet accounts,


• Support period end closing activities for responsible areas,


• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations to forecast future revenues and expenses,


• Participate in audits both internal and external, examine organization’s accounts, analyze risk, review organization’s current practices and recommend improvement initiatives.

Your profile 

• You have Accounting, Finance or Business related Bachelor or Master degree,


• You have 2 years of experience in accounting (service entity scope, accounting for manufacturing process would be an asset)


• You have knowledge of Journal Processing, Balance Sheet Reconciliation and Fixed Assets Accounting, IFRS.


• You have very good written and spoken English,


• You have the knowledge of SAP FI and  strong MS Excel skills (knowledge of Business Warehouse, Hyperion Financial Management would be an asset),


• You have excellent reporting and analytical skills,


• You are customer, service oriented and results driven,


• You are a team player and have good communication skills,


• You possess excellent time management abilities and are oriented on deadlines.

We are hybrid and Flexible:

In Krakow office we work in a hybrid working model, we expect you to be present in the office at least twice a week. 

Our offer: 

• An excellent opportunity to work, learn & grow with us. With our culture of learning & development, you can access thousands of online trainings;


• A multi-cultural & international environment to share and collaborate with colleagues from more than 68 nationalities in 31 locations globally;


• A unique opportunity to join a global wood fibre solution company. We are constantly innovating toward a circular economy working to achieve our sustainability goals & reduce our carbon foot print;


• Attractive remuneration and benefits package (including private medical care, life insurance, Pluxee (Sodexo),  sport cards


• Friendly atmosphere and team-work oriented culture; 


• Work-life balance;


• Training opportunities;


• Fresh fruit and vegetables in the office. 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We welcome applicants of any race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or background. Sappi is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.