We are currently looking to recruit Analyst Finance & Accounting Europe for our Shared Service Centre. This position will be based in our beautiful offices in New Belgrade.
Job Summary:
The Analyst, Finance & Accounting, Europe will perform accounting activities for delegated entities in accordance with IFRS and applicable regulations and prepare monthly reports for management, short-term forecasts and participate in preparation budget. This position gives the opportunity to work on accounting tasks, month-end closing activities but also to cover reporting part, which will give complete picture and understanding of monthly results.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform regular accounting activities: posting of intercompany and 3rd party invoices (considering VAT, GLs, CC), process invoice approvals and payments, invoicing and posting of intercompany recharges, asset posting,
- Creating High loaders monthly rent invoices to intercompany parties across Europe, work on reconciliation of fixed assets register,
- Monthly maintenance of the High loaders tracking (master file and transfers in and out considering capex input, import and export VAT etc),
- Perform month-end tasks: monthly accruals, bank reconciliation, prepayments release, depreciation run, intercompany reconciliation, FX revaluation, HFM submission and validation clearing, payroll SAP posting, IFRS 9 provision monthly posting,
- Prepare monthly/quarterly VAT reconciliation for different EU countries,
- Prepare Balance sheet reconciliations on monthly basis, work on clean-up Balance sheet and general ledger accounts,
- Work on system automatizations (create layout for automatic AR invoice for asset sale, work on implementing auto payments, testing)
- Supporting local teams, across Europe, from time to time, with AP/AR, reconciliations etc.,
- Help with preparation of short-term forecast and budget and submission for delegated entities,
- Preparation of monthly reports for management, with analysis of actual monthly results vs budget. Challenging and explaining differences,
- Document financial and internal controls to ensure controls are in place and operating efficiencies are achieved,
- Cooperate with external audit in areas under audit scope,
- Interpret IFRS and other regulatory requirements,
- Provide education within and outside finance to ensure understanding and compliance with policies, procedures and controls,
- Proactively identify potential problems, analyse information and show quality judgment in decision making,
- Other ad hoc tasks as required.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance.
- Master’s degree in Finance / Qualified accountant
- ACCA or CIMA is advantage
Work Experience:
- At least 3 years of experience in Accounting/Finance or Business Analysis in an international environment
- Experience in SAP finance and control modules and HFM are desired
- Strong capability and knowledge of Excel
- Understanding of accounting standards and compliance requirements
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking and attention to detail.
- Drive for continuous improvement, positive reaction to feedback and quick to learn and adapt, willing to accept new tasks, support teammates when possible etc
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently without supervision
- Ethical beyond question – inspire trust
Language / Communication Skills:
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Strong communication skills
Please note that candidates must have the right to live and work in Serbia. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
