Finance Manager - Serbian Subsidiary

About the role

The Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day financial accounting and management of the Serbian subsidiary, ensuring accurate and timely voucher processing, bookkeeping and month-end closing. The role also covers tax compliance, internal controls and financial reporting, with the work based in Bor and open to short business trips to Belgrade.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting: voucher processing, chart of accounts setup, bookkeeping and month-end closing, and support the accounting firm with monthly accounting treatment.
• Set up a lawful, compliant local financial management and internal control system aligned with local laws, group policies and corporate governance.
• Oversee tax and financial management: build a tax control system, balance tax risks and tax burden, and ensure compliance of accounting, tax filing and invoicing; run regular internal tax checks and respond to tax audits and assessments.
• Carry out accounting and settlement, including reconciliation of receivables, payables and assets.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to group requirements and Serbian regulations.
• Handle cost and expense accounting, prepare cost budgets and control plans, and provide data for internal verification and external audits.
• Safeguard accounting vouchers, books, statements, payroll records and other financial archives.

Required profile

• Fluent Serbian (listening, speaking, reading and writing); English proficiency preferred.
• At least 3 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Experience in large central state-owned enterprises, mining companies, large manufacturing firms or multinationals is preferred.
• Willingness to accept short-term business trips to Belgrade.

Required skills

• Familiarity with and ability to use Serbian fiscal, tax and accounting systems.
• Able to handle tax filing independently.
• Proficiency in local ERP software.