Job Description

For our client, an international company establishing a new Shared Service Center in Serbia, Workforce is currently building a team of professionals for several positions within the finance function. This is a new, international SSC system that will support the company's global functions and consolidate finance processes for multiple business units across the region. Work is organized under a hybrid model, combining office-based work with work from home. Company offers work at new team and new system and chance to develop fast and become crucial part of organisation in the role:

General Ledger Team Lead

                                                                         (Belgrade - Hybrid)

 

 

Job description:

The Team Lead General Ledger is responsible for overseeing the GL function within the SSC, ensuring timely and accurate financial record-keeping, reconciliations, and reporting. This role includes managing a local team of GL specialists, maintaining compliance with internal controls and accounting regulations, and supporting process harmonization across business units.

  • Lead the GL team within the SSC, including daily task coordination, performance management, and development
  • Ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries, accruals, and month-end adjustments
  • Monitor and resolve reconciliation discrepancies, open items, and intercompany queries
  • Maintain the chart of accounts in coordination with corporate finance and controlling teams
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls
  • Lead month-end and year-end closing activities related to the general ledger
  • Collaborate with sending entities and corporate stakeholders to harmonize GL processes
  • Participate in process documentation and knowledge transfer during transitions
  • Monitor KPIs (e.g. closing cycle time, reconciliation accuracy) and ensure SLA adherence
  • Identify and support automation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Act as escalation point for complex GL issues

Work Experience and Skills:

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in Genral Ledger or related finance functions
  • At least 2–3 years of experience in managing a team
  • A team- and service-oriented approach, combined with a strong commitment to delivering high-level performance
  • Proficient in SAP or similiar platforms
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

 

What We Offer:

  • Hybrid work model, combining office presence with the flexibility of working from home
  • Structured onboarding and ongoing professional development, including access to internal training programs and knowledge transfer from experienced international teams
  • Opportunities for occasional business travel, supporting collaboration with colleagues across other locations
  • A yearly performance-based bonus, in addition to a salary aligned with market conditions
  • The chance to be part of building a new organization from the ground up, with clear potential for growth as the center expands

 

We highly appreciate every application for this role, at this moment, only shortlisted profiles will be contacted for next step.