Senior Accountant (m/f)
Novi oglas

Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented and independent Senior Accounts Payable Specialist who is excited about being part of this transformation journey. The ideal candidate will not only manage the current manual AP processes but will also play a pivotal role in implementing and optimizing the new automated system. As the transition progresses, this role will evolve into handling more complex, value-added tasks in a fully automated AP environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Regional Accounts Payable in managing the AP function across relevant regions, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing of invoices, payments, reconciliations, and related accounting activities in line with company policies and procedures.
• Oversee end-to-end invoice and payment processes, including invoice coding, purchase order matching, approval workflows, payment execution, supplier statement reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, AP ledger reviews and monitoring of AP aging and overdue balances.
• Act as a key point of escalation for AP-related matters, supporting team members in resolving invoice discrepancies, supplier disputes, payment issues and other complex queries while maintaining strong and professional vendor relationships.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to the AP team, including task allocation, workload monitoring, knowledge sharing, and assistance with the onboarding and training of new team members to ensure consistent application of policies and best practices.
• Ensure strong financial controls and regulatory compliance across AP activities, including adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, VAT, WHT, and other relevant regional tax and compliance requirements, as well as supporting effective vendor master data controls and fraud prevention measures.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including AP reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, reporting, and preparation of accurate AP information for financial reporting and management review.
• Drive and support process improvements and system initiatives within AP, including automation, workflow enhancements, standardization of procedures and finance system implementations, helping teams adapt effectively to new processes and technologies.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and records, ensuring timely responses to audit queries, and contributing to the development and implementation of AP policies, KPIs, controls and best practices aligned with the company’s financial objectives.
• Act as the designated support/backup for the Head of Regional Accounts Payable when required, helping ensure continuity of the AP function and effective coordination across the team, regions, and key internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Solid experience in accounting, ideally in a fast-paced or regional environment.
• Good understanding of AP processes, reconciliations, internal controls and accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems; AP automation experience is an advantage
• Comfortable with technology and able to quickly adapt to new systems and processes.
• Experience supporting process improvements, automation or finance system implementations is an advantage
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Procurement, Treasury and other teams
• Well organized, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of VAT, WHT and other relevant tax or compliance requirements is an advantage.

What We Offer:

• An exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a major process improvement initiative
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement as the role evolves
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Annual salary range: € 30.500,00 – 35.000,00 increased by 0.5% per year of length of service
• Voluntary third-pillar pension contributions
• Meal & Transportation allowance
• Additional non-taxable monthly allowance
• Christmas bonus
• Easter voucher
• Annual preventive health check-up

If you recognize yourself in this job add, join us!