Junior AP Accountant

Hempel; India; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Hempel is seeking an AP Accountant to manage non-PO and PO invoices, review the AP register, vendor statements and payment reminders, and support daily operations with strong accounting skills.

You will participate in month-end close activities, perform AP-GL reconciliations, accruals and currency revaluations, and assist in audits, reporting, and ERP testing in AX/D365/SAP environments.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area.
• 3+ years of experience in AP accounting or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with AX/D365 or SAP is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process non-PO and PO invoices with quality and timeliness.
• Review AP register, vendor statements and payment reminders.
• Support daily operations with professional accounting skills.
• Perform AP-GL reconciliations, accruals postings, currency revaluations.
• Assist in internal and external audits.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and maintain process documentation.
• Participate in ERP testing (UAT) and projects.

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area

Tools

AX

D365

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

AP Accountant

What are we looking for?

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring quality and timely processing of non-PO and PO invoices. Reviewing the AP register, vendor statements and payment reminders. Supporting the organization with professional accounting skills as well as other tasks related to daily operations.

Key Tasks

• 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 posting correctness (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 a daily basis.
• Supervision of timely approvals in invoice workflow system.
• Providing explanations to questions raised by other departments.
• Monthly and accurate AP‑GL reconciliations, accruals posting, currency revaluations.
• Quarterly reviewing of open transactions on vendor accounts, contact with vendors and taking needed action to clear outstanding balances.
• Ad‑hoc reporting as required.
• Regular process documentation updates.
• Performing relevant controls (e.g. Impero controls).
• Support in internal and external audit.
• Participate in projects assigned by superiors.
• Testing new releases of ERP systems (UAT).

Required education, experience

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area.
• Minimum 3+ years experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with accounting systems AX/D365/SAP is an asset.

Can you balance ambition with care for your colleagues?

• You'll join our Finance SSC team.
• You'll enjoy professional development and progression in a growing global company where we inspire and collaborate to build a brighter future together.
• Build a career that supports responsible practices and contributes to better business performance at the same time.

Application Information

Application due: 2026-09-30

Inclusive Work Environment

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.