Payroll Accountant

Hybrid work for Lviv-based candidates, remote for other Ukrainian locations.

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Are you ready to join a multinational company and a dynamic team?

We’re excited to offer an opportunity for Junior Payroll Accountant to join our HR BS .

Key requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting or finance or data analytics or positions, that involved payroll related activities or data analysis; alternatively, experience in HR administration might also be considered positively

• A university degree either in Economics or Accounting or Finance or Data Analysis; alternatively, other degrees that imply at least certain experience with data analysis are welcome as well (for example, Marketing or Applied Linguistics)

• Good knowledge of English (both oral and written, a confident B1 level is required at the very least to be considered for this position, any higher level is of course more than welcome);

• Good knowledge of Dutch / French language is nice to have (is not necessary to confidently carry out the main responsibilities, but could be considered as an additional advantage, should the candidate bring this skill);

• Experience in working with big volumes of data (extraction from the database, analysis, transformation and finalization) is very nice to have;

• Good knowledge of MS Office is very nice to have (particularly in Excel, i.e. functions such VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, pivot tables, conditional formatting etc.);

• Good analytical, time-management and communication skills.

With you we will:

Execute accurately and timely daily activities and functions in:

• Payroll calculation (regular and exceptional / ad-hoc payments): analysis of data impacting salaries in SAP, triggering simulative and productive payments to employees' accounts;

• Payroll reconciliation: ensure reconciliation (cross-checking internal records with external statements) of the regular and exceptional / ad-hoc payments after the payroll is completed according to the existing requirements;

• Posting to GLs (general ledgers) and Vendors;

• Internal and external payroll reporting;

• Root cause analysis of mistakes / errors and respective problem solving;

• Ensure the availability of updated operational standards (process descriptions / instructions) due to legal or process changes and Nestle Best Practices;

• Ensure testing of SAP installation-specific settings in close co-operation with the technical team (initiate all system changes and test the solutions implemented by the technical team);

• Close co-operation with the rest of the main team (both its Ukrainian and foreign parts) to ensure a smooth and timely payroll cycle on a permanent basis and provide accurate responses to stakeholders’ inquiries in a timely manner.

Let’s Talk Benefits:

• Competitive package: annual salary review and annual bonus, 28 paid vacation days, paid sick leave, medical insurance, IT Club discounts

• Work arrangements: hybrid in Lviv region or fully remote across Ukraine, official employment, standard schedule 9:00–18:00 with a flexible lunch break, company-provided equipment

• Corporate culture: international environment, diverse and inclusive teams, strong internal communities, knowledge sharing.

• Well-being: mental health support program

• Grow with us: onboarding & mentorship from day one (buddy program for newcomers), professional development opportunities

• Stay active: support for sports and wellness activities

• We care: socially responsible company values: Наші історії - покращуємо якість життя, сприяємо здоровому майбутньому

Nestlé Business Solutions Lviv is where innovation meets opportunity. Join us and help create value for Nestlé and for millions of consumers worldwide.

Your Journey with Us:

CV review - Interview with Recruiter - Interview with Hiring Manager - ( Test Task if needed - ) Job offer - Welcome aboard!

Thank you for submitting your resume and application! Every application is carefully reviewed, and we contact candidates whose experience most closely aligns with the requirements of the role. If you do not hear from us right away, please know that your profile will remain in our talent pool, and we will reach out when a suitable opportunity becomes available.

Best regards,

Talent Acquisition team!