Senior GA Accountant

Novi Sad

Finance and Accounting

Short Description

On behalf of our client, an international company in agro-business, Manpower Serbia is seeking an experienced professional to take on the role of Senior GA Accountant.

Description

Country SPOC (Single Point of Contact) and coordination

Act as the main accounting contact for the Country CFO and local Finance team.
Ensure clear communication and coordination between the SSC and local stakeholders.
Support the alignment of SSC deliverables with country-specific requirements.

General Accounting, month-end closing & tax

Perform and review general ledger activities in compliance with the monthly closing calendar.
Ensure timely and accurate closing of all relevant balance sheet accounts, including accounts payable, fixed assets, intercompany accounts and calculate cut-off accruals
Oversee fixed asset accounting: capitalization, depreciation, and disposals, in close collaboration with country operators and SSC AP team
Calculate and post tax-related entries (e.g., VAT…) as per country-specific regulations (with the support of Country CFO)
Ensure all reconciliations and account justifications are properly prepared, documented, and reviewed.
Lead intercompany reconciliation activities and ensure alignment with group policies and deadlines.

Financial Reporting & Analytical Entries

Contribute to the preparation and submission of monthly financial reports for business and group finance stakeholders.
Post analytical reclassification and adjustment entries based on inputs from the Country CFO and Financial Controller.
Ensure the consistency and accuracy of financial data across all reporting dimensions.

Analytical reviews & Continuous Improvement

Participate actively in weekly and monthly financial reviews with the Country CFO and Financial Controller.
Identify and support opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation.
Reporting line: reports directly to the SSC Director

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in general accounting or similar roles, preferably in amultinational matrix organization or financial audit company or accounting agency
University degree in Finance and accounting. ACCA is a strong plus
Solid knowledge of IFRS and/or GAAP, intercompany flows, and fixed asset processes
Excellent communication skills
Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred) and GA / P2P tool