GL Accountant

Klöckner Pentaplast

General Ledger Accountant processing GL activities in the Shared Service Centre at Klöckner Pentaplast. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and performing balance sheet reconciliations.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timePorto • 🇵🇹 PortugalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in General Ledger activities, period end processes, and compliance with accounting standards. Proficient in ERP systems and capable of supporting audits while ensuring proper documentation and continuous improvement.

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General Ledger ProcessingIFRS KnowledgeGAAP ComplianceERP Systems ProficiencyInternal Controls Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry BookingCurrency RevaluationDepreciation AccountingAccruals and ProvisionsBalance Sheet ReconciliationInventory AccountingAccount MaintenanceVariance AnalysisAudit SupportContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAPJD EdwardsBaswareMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in AccountingBachelor Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Shared Service CentreAccounting StandardsInternal ControlsInternational EnvironmentFinance and Accounting Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing General Ledger (GL) activities in the Shared Service Centre (SSC)
Perform period end activities such as booking of journal entries, currency revaluation, depreciation, accruals and provisions, etc.
Perform inventory accounting and post adjustments
Balance sheet reconciliations and account maintenance
Ensure compliance with all internal and external accounting standards, laws and regulations, policies and procedures
Ensure a proper documentation of work procedures is kept up to date, namely, in accordance with Standard Process Model
Perform accounts reviews and provide explanations of variances
Provide support related to annual and interim audits in close cooperation with other departments and auditors
Participation in continuous improvement projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field
Desirable knowledge of IFRS
Knowledge of accounting standards in one of the following GAAPs: Portugal, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK or USA
Desirable knowledge in Internal Controls
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP and JD Edwards would be a plus), Basware and MS Office
Ability to work in an international global environment
Experience in finance and accounting or equivalent is a plus
Experience within a Shared Service Centre environment and transition

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional working proficiency in English
Other languages would be a plus