General Ledger Team Lead

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