Senior GA Accountant
Novi sad
Permanent 5-10 years of professional experience On-site
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.Job 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 5–10 years of experience in general accounting or similar roles, preferably in a multinational industrial group or bookkeeping agency
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and/or GAAP, intercompany flows, and fixed asset processes.
- Prior experience in a Shared Services Center or matrix organization is a strong asset.
- 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
