General Ledger Accountant

About the Unit

Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has established a unique position as the industry’s only global crop nutrition company. The company operates an integrated business model with around 17,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries.

Headquartered in Oslo, Yara opened its office in Lithuania in 2018. Yara European Business Services (EBS) is now set to expand even further and evolve as valued partner that delivers results.

Yara has been awarded as Equal Pay Employer 2023 by Figure Baltic Advisory.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily General Ledger accounting activities, including posting journal entries, assisting with accounts reconciliations and following up on aged accrual accounts

• Process fixed assets lifecycle tasks, including assets changes and capitalization

• Gather and prepare data for internal and external financial and statistical reports

• Process employees expense claim

• Prepare internal costs re-invoicing files by gathering accounting data and applying applicable financial requirements

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including internal and external audit

• Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreement (SLA) and internal policies, consistently meeting set targets

• Ensure assigned tasks are performed efficiently and with professional manner

• Suggest continuous improvement ideas for RTR processes

• Assist with other tasks assigned by the Senior Accountant and the Line Manager

• Act as a back up specialist in case of colleagues' absence

• Profile

• Ongoing or finished studies in finance, mathematics, statistics (or related discipline)

• Relevant and/or similar work experience within accounting field is an advantage

• Good Microsoft Office knowledge

• Eager to learn and grow professionally

• Team player with a customer-focused mindset

• Very good English language skills, both verbal and written communication. Additional languages are an asset

• Eligible to work in Lithuania (the role is based in Lithuania)

• We Offer

• Professional development, including financial support for ACCA

• Career opportunities, including subject matter experts, leading or global virtual roles

• Social wellbeing-oriented package

• Hybrid working model with home office allowance (10 days per month working from the office)

• Modern and eco-friendly office environment

• Scandinavian culture supporting continuous improvement mindset

• People oriented environment and strong company values (Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration and Curiosity)

• Much more benefits are waiting for you from the day one