Financial Accountant

We are looking for a Financial Accountant who will support the Finance function in MDPI’s Belgrade office by keeping accurate financial records, supporting month-end closing and ensuring compliance with Serbian accounting and tax requirements. The role covers day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, VAT and corporate tax matters, reporting support and coordination with the external accounting provider and the global finance team.

Core Responsibilities

• Support and review bookkeeping activities to ensure they are in line with Serbian accounting standards and internal group accounting policies
• Review and verify accounting reports before management approval and upload to the internal finance system
• Coordinate with the external accounting provider for monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and follow up on differences
• Check VAT treatment of transactions and support VAT filings and statutory reporting
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements and corporate income tax returns
• Liaise with auditors during internal and external audits, identify any missing invoices and check payroll data together with the external accounting provider and HR
• Prepare monthly cost files, weekly cost reports, forecast files and monthly intercompany invoices
• Set up internal accounting processes, including bookkeeping, invoice processing, VAT reporting and general ledger reconciliations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably in an international environment
• Strong English skills in written and spoken language
• Knowledge of Serbian accounting standards (IFRS knowledge is a plus)
• VAT and corporate income tax regulations
• Experience working with external accounting providers
• Attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in financial data