General Ledger Accountant

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest. Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community. We are looking for GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT with English to join our team in Gdańsk for temporary position (fixed-term contract for 12 months). What will you get to do? Accountant will be responsible for accurate execution of assigned General Ledger accounting tasks, including journal postings, reconciliations, reporting support and period-end closing activities. Person will support timely and accurate financial records, cooperate with GL Team members and Stakeholders, respond to accounting queries and contribute to process documentation and improvements. Main Responsibilities: - Execute reports and journal postings related to General Accounting activities in accordance with IFRS and internal process standards - Perform assigned month-end, period-end and year-end closing tasks in a timely and accurate manner - Prepare and post manual journal entries, accruals and other accounting postings, ensuring appropriate support and approvals - Perform reconciliations of GL accounts, reports and intercompany transactions; follow up on open items and discrepancies - Prepare reports, analyses and documentation for internal and external purposes, including audit and ad hoc business requests - Respond to questions from auditors, local finance teams and other SSC departments regarding general accounting matters - Ensure that accounting queries are handled efficiently, effectively and in line with Stakeholder expectations - Identify and address potential process errors to prevent issues and support operational quality - Support creation and update of process documentation, work instructions and knowledge materials - Participate in process improvement workshops and meetings aiming at improving quality of work and delivering time savings Location: This position is based in Gdańsk (Poland). We operate in a hybrid working model, which includes the flexibility of remote work combined with the expectation to be present in the office at least three days per week. What kind of skills are we looking for? We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional with at least 1 year of experience in General Ledger, financial accounting, or a similar accounting role. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and period-end closing activities. Experience with SAP FI/CO or other ERP systems, strong Excel skills, and the ability to prepare accurate reports and documentation for audits and business needs are essential. A degree (or ongoing studies) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required, while knowledge of IFRS will be considered a strong advantage. Key qualifications and attributes include: - Accountability and responsibility for assigned accounting tasks and deadlines - Attention to detail, accuracy and quality orientation in daily work - Analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to investigate accounting differences - Good planning and organizing skills, especially during closing periods - Good communication and collaboration skills with Team Members and Stakeholders - Customer orientation and ability to respond to queries in a timely and professional manner - Proactive and engaged attitude with willingness to learn and improve processes - Teamwork mindset and openness to share knowledge with newcomers or other team members when needed - Advanced Business English skills required We will offer you: - Fixed-term contract for 12 months - Work in an international environment in an centrally located office in Gdańsk - Cooperation with a friendly and high qualified team - We will make sure that you have training that will ensure your proper development - We provide benefits such as: lunch card, medical care, life insurance, MultiSport card, MyBenefit platform, holiday subsidy, etc. - Integration meetings of our team at the company's expense.