CBS International is part of the Cushman & Wakefield Group, one of the world's largest real estate consultancy companies, with more than 53,000 employees in over 60 countries worldwide.
As a regional leader, CBS International has been operating on the Serbian real estate market for 19 years with an impressive track record, providing a complete range of services: office agency, retail agency, residential sales and leasing, industrial and land agency, investment properties, valuation and development advisory, market research, project management, property and facilities management, and marketing.
What is the role about?
- Organising, coordinating and leading the accounting operations of the CBS Group in Serbia.
- Organising and controlling the monthly and annual closing of the books.
- Responsibility for preparing and controlling the individual and consolidated financial statements, the tax balance sheet and other statutory reports.
- Ensuring the correct application of accounting and tax regulations and monitoring the relevant legislative changes.
- Organising and controlling VAT calculations, tax returns and the company's other tax obligations.
- Supporting and controlling the calculation of salaries, bonuses, benefits and the related tax obligations, in cooperation with the colleagues responsible for payroll.
- Supervising and controlling the accounting treatment of business transactions, including fixed assets, depreciation, provisions and other relevant postings.
- Developing and continuously improving accounting policies, procedures, processes, internal controls and accounting systems, to ensure the quality of the financial data.
- Coordinating and supervising cooperation with external accounting partners in the other countries in which the CBS Group operates, including regular communication and monitoring of the quality and timeliness of accounting and tax reporting, in line with the Group's requirements and internal standards.
- Cooperating with external auditors, the Tax Administration and other relevant institutions, including coordinating the preparation of the required documents and information.
- Carrying out other accounting and tax work as the needs of the business require.
What skills and experience do you need?
- A university degree or college diploma in economics, preferably in accounting and finance.
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably including at least 2–3 years in a senior or managerial role.
- Experience running the complete accounting process and preparing financial statements.
- Excellent knowledge of the accounting and tax regulations of the Republic of Serbia.
- Experience preparing tax returns and tax balance sheets.
- Experience working with several legal entities and/or coordinating external accounting partners.
- Advanced knowledge of the MS Office package, especially Excel, and experience with accounting/ERP systems (Pantheon preferred).
- A high level of responsibility, accuracy and reliability.
- The ability to lead a team and coordinate several processes and stakeholders.
Why join us?
- A competitive salary.
- Private health insurance.
- Work in a professional and supportive team that values initiative, responsibility and commitment.
- The opportunity to actively contribute to improving the accounting processes and function.
How to apply?
Do you recognise yourself in this description? Send your application and CV to jobs@cw-cbs.rs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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