Rebate Accountant (GL Team)
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Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to:
Calculate and maintain customer rebate accruals basis contractual terms (volume, growth, promotional, special rebates)
Ensure accurate monthly/quarterly rebate provisions in line with sales performance
Reconcile rebate balances between customer agreements, sales data, and finance records
Process rebate claims and coordinate with Sales, Commercial, and Controlling teams for validation and approval
Monitor rebate utilization vs. accruals and identify over/under provisions
Prepare journal entries for rebate accruals, reversals, and settlements
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies (including revenue recognition alignment where applicable)
Support audits by providing documentation and justification for rebate calculations
Maintain and update rebate master data and agreements
Drive process improvements in rebate process across various segments
Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities related to rebates
Contribute to RtR month-end activities like accruals, prepaid journal postings during periods of lower rebate workload
Analyze rebate trends and provide insights to support commercial decision-making
What do you need to be successful in this role?
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance
Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
Good understanding of IFRS15, rebate accounting, accruals, settlements, reconciliations, and related financial impacts.
Knowledge of internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance requirements.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; good command of written and spoken English.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is an advantage.
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2026-07-31Seniority Level
AssociateJob Functions
Accounting / AuditingIndustry
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.
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