Do you dream of working in a culture of inclusion, transparency, and support? Are you passionate about building relationships and ensuring smooth operations between external and internal teams? Then you could be our new Senior AP Accountant (Support Australia and New Zealand), as a part of our global group finance team.
Do You Also Believe People Are a Company’s Greatest Asset?
Take responsibility for processes in HUB, approve Impero controls, and act as the first point of contact for process questions.
Ensure all processes are correctly executed in HUB.
Ensure quality and timely processing of both non-PO and PO invoices.
Review accounts payable register, vendor statements, and payment reminders. Provide professional accounting skills to support the organization.
Perform other tasks related to daily operations as needed.
Account payable accounting according to Hempel rules and procedures, including cost allocation, calculation and posting of:
Non PO invoices
PO invoices
Follow-up of invoice approvals and dealing with business to clarify any discrepancies
Detailed review of correctness of posting (i.e. cost centres, business units, VAT codes) prior to month close
Proactive role in reconciling accounts and open issues:
review of vendor statements and payment reminders on daily basis
supervision of timely approvals in invoice workflow system
providing explanation to questions raised by other departments
Monthly and accurate AP-GL reconciliations, accruals posting, currency revaluations
At least quarterly reviewing of open transactions on vendor accounts, contact with vendors and take needed action to clear all outstanding balances
What Are We Looking For?
• University degree in Accounting, Finance or related area
• Minimum 5-8 year professional experience on similar position
• Good command of the English language
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel (super user) etc.)
• Work in accounting system SAP would be an asset
Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?
• At Hempel, we believe in a customer-centric approach while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Your ability to balance both will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth transactions and exceptional service delivery.
• From day one, your input and initiative will be welcomed and expected.
• In return, you’ll have the opportunity to grow within a global company that values collaboration, trust, and career development.
Does This Sound Like a Match?
Click the ‘Apply for position’ button and submit your CV and application letter in English via our recruitment system.
Application due
2026-02-28Seniority Level
AssociateJob Functions
Accounting / Auditing, FinanceIndustry
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.
