.General Ledger Accountant Apply remote type: Hybrid - Remote/Onsite locations: Mindelo, Porto, Portugal time type: Full time posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id: R24_0000000652 As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. The Role? The General Ledger Accountant reports to EIMEA Record to Report Team Leader and is a skilled financial professional responsible for managing a variety of accounting functions, including financial reporting, analysis, and reconciliations. What will YOU do? 70% – Compliance and Monthly Closing Activities: Prepare monthly accounts in compliance with USGAAP and Statutory accounting principles and H.B. Fuller internal company policies and procedures, within the timeline set by Corporate Management Team. Prepare Monthly, Quarterly and Year-End Financial Reporting to EIMEA Accounting Team. Ensure that Financial Statements give a true and fair view of company's business. Ensure that Statutory Annual Accounts and Tax Returns are filed on time in cooperation with local tax advisors. Responsible for all Other Statutory and Tax Filings required at the company level (e.G. National Statistics questionnaires; VAT Declarations, amongothers); Elaborate the 10-K report and Corporate Tax Questionnaires annually. Responsible for all general ledger journal entries, ensuring they are done in a timely and accurate manner and all the supporting documentation is in place. Responsible for monthly Blackline account reconciliations, ensuring that all the supporting documentation is in place and the aging balance is appropriate. Perform the internal controls in compliance with SOX Requirements. Assist with deep understanding and compliance of HBF policies across the EIMEA Record to Report team. Support with external and internal audit requests ensuring that all Financial Statements give a true and fair view of company's business, ensuring processes accuracy, compliance and effectiveness. Other RTR related tasks as required. 10% – Analytical review activities: Prepare Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss variance analysis, monthly and quarterly, following the Company thresholds, identifying the main drivers and triggering early warnings of unusual trends or transactions. Support all other analysis and activities requested by Management
