Job Description

Senior Accountant

Belgrade or Nis, Serbia

SpotLIGHT of the job

Join our growing Global Business Centre (GBC) with offices in Nis and Belgrade and become part of an international accounting organization that is continuously expanding its scope and impact across Europe.

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting services, supporting international entities, driving process improvements, and contributing to the ongoing transformation and centralization of finance operations.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that has rapidly grown and continues to welcome new colleagues as we expand our service portfolio and strengthen our global accounting capabilities.

Responsibilities

Performs complex accounting activities and postings in accordance with accounting principles and standards, with the objective of controlling the organization’s financial resources and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.
Ensures accurate and timely execution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
Prepares and analyzes financial information for the purpose of preparation of financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts.
Ensures that financial records are maintained in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Investigates and resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
Develops, updates, and maintains financial databases, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and archives.
Prepares documentation for financial audits and acts as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Participates in the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls and procedures, prepares supporting documentation, and actively contributes to the definition of accounting rules and workflows.
Actively contributes to the improvement of financial practices, process optimization, and overall organizational efficiency.
Participates in complex projects and provides guidance on financial matters.
Provides support and guidance to less experienced members of the finance team.

Skills & Experience

Required Professional Skills

University degree (Level VI–VII) in Economics, Accounting, or Finance.
Good understanding of accounting principles and practices, IFRS and local GAAP.
More than 5 years of experience in accounting.
Strong Proficiency in MS Office, SAP is advantage.
Fluent spoken and written English.

Personal Skills

Positive attitude, ability to work under pressure
Willingness to learn and develop new skills,
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, analytical and problem-solving skills and proactive approach

What we offer

Private Health Insurance
Employee well-being and family support programs – private health insurance and various initiatives to support families and parenting.
Social gatherings and community events – designed to foster connection and collaboration among employees.
Personal growth - training opportunities accessible internally and externally.

What matters to us

We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the
invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is
perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this
as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered
regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion,
age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability.

As the contact person for this position, a great candidate
experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7
days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can
best support you throughout the hiring process.

Talent Acquisition Partner

Milos Mladenovic

milos.mladenovic@zumtobelgroup.com

Who we are

At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and
producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to
life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for
perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and
efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that
inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we
consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is
designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We
guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and
through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel.

Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE
LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of
personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture -
illustrated from different perspectives.

WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT.

We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic,
functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance
quality of life.

WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do —
shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future.

WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME.

While we have grown from a family business into a global
organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture
remain integral to our identity.

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About Zumtobel Group

WE LIVE LIGHT.

The Zumtobel Group is an international lighting group headquartered in Dornbirn, Austria, with sales offices in over 90 countries and eight plants. With its brands Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel, the Group delights its customers around the world with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative lighting solutions, lighting components and associated services perfectly geared to the needs of the people and the planet. This international strength provides the company with a strategic presence in every major global market, and also contributes to its cultural diversity.

Zumtobel Group Key Numbers:

2024/25 Revenue (€): 1,097.2 M

5,300 Employees from 70+ Different Nationalities

8,919 Active Commercial Property Rights

R&D Investment (€): 74.1 M

Light Talks - the Podcast of the Zumtobel Group:

Light is life; light inspires; light creates emotion; light changes the world. Light Talks, the Podcast of the Zumtobel Group, illuminates the impact of light and how light can bring people, nature and innovations together. In the trailer episode, our host Diana Panzirsch is presenting the Zumtobel Group's Podcast. Light Talks: Listen in: https://lighttalks.simplecast.com/

Industry

Manufacturing & Production

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Dornbirn, AT

Year Founded

1950

Website

z.lighting

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