Finance Operations Specialist International Locations (German Language)

Meet the team!

At SMG our strength lies in our people. Meet some of the team members with whom you could work:

• Jelena Dimitrijevic Finance and Payroll Specialist; LinkedIn 
• Ana Arnaut Vucenovic Head of Operations Serbia; LinkedIn

Your Mission

As Finance Operations Specialist in charge of International Locations you will play a key role in ensuring reliable finance operations across our international entities.

Your primary responsibility will be Germany and Austria where you will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations and act as the main point of contact for our external accounting partners.

In addition you will coordinate finance-related requirements from Group Accounting across our international locations including Serbia France and Vietnam helping ensure effective collaboration and consistent execution across entities.

You will be part of the Operations Team in Serbia within the Central Services Business Unit working alongside colleagues responsible for People Finance and Workplace Operations in Serbia. As part of your local role you will also support finance operations for the Serbian entity and provide backup across key finance processes.

Specifically you will work on:

• Taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations for Germany and Austria including:
  • Reviewing and approving invoices
  • Cost allocation
  • Coordinating accounting and general administration
  • Employee and supplier contracts
  • Tax and legal documentation
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing activities including accrual preparation review of financial statements and reporting.
• Acting as the main finance point of contact for external accounting partners alongside Group Accounting.
• Coordinating Group Accounting requirements across our international locations ensuring timely execution and effective collaboration between Group Accounting external partners and local stakeholders.
• Supporting Group Accounting and consolidation activities including:
  • Submission of monthly reporting
  • Inter-company reconciliations and invoicing
  • IC accruals
  • IFRS 16 activities
  • Implementation of Group accounting policies
• Coordinating transfer pricing and treasury activities including transfer pricing documentation inter-company agreements and loans interest calculations and invoicing.
• Supporting the Group Internal Control System (ICS) and contributing to consistent well-documented and reliable finance processes across international entities.
• Supporting finance operations for SMG Serbia including month-end closing invoicing payments audits accruals and ESG reporting.
• Supporting controlling for international locations by providing inputs for budgeting and forecasting and reporting on deviations to budget and forecast.

This is a new role in our organization and your responsibilities will evolve as we grow.

Qualifications :

What will you bring to the ride

Your Background & Experience

• 3 years of experience in Finance Accounting Controlling Audit or a similar finance role ideally within an international or multi-entity environment.
• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field.
• Good general understanding of financial statements accounting principles and processes (AR AP accruals) and month-end closing processes.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and coordinating finance-related activities across teams or entities.
• Experience with group reporting consolidation or financial reporting systems (e.g. LucaNet or similar).

Your application will stand out if you have

• ACCA CPA CIMA or similar certifications.
• Exposure to transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions.
• Experience supporting budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Understanding of payroll processes in Serbia is a plus.

Skills

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and confidence working with financial data and reporting. Experience with Google Workspace would be greatly beneficial.
• English and German language proficiency as the role involves regular collaboration with external accounting partners in Germany and Austria.
• A proactive hands-on and structured mindset with the confidence to take ownership.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and a strong sense of financial accuracy; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines particularly during closing periods.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating sharing knowledge and supporting others.
• An open approachable and respectful communication style with the ability to build positive working relationships across different teams and cultures.

We value the skills you bring and your ability to learn quickly so dont worry if your career path has been unique.

Additional Information :

Recruitment Process

Your recruiter will discuss the final process with you in the next step.

We believe hiring is a two-way street where both parties get to know each other. Heres what you can expect:

1. Initial Screening Call
2. Interview with Hiring Manager and Functional Manager
3. Case Study Interview
4. Meet the Team

Why youll love working here

• We value work-life balance and employee happiness. Thats why we grant you hybrid work environment and 25 vacation days per year
• Private health insurance
• Lots of team activities and perks
• Free LinkedIn Learning & yearly budget for your personal development
• Profit Growth Scheme
• Cozy office space with 80 parking spots
• Great equipment competitive salary and a variety of fringe benefits like a gym membership and discounts at local stores
• International team and working environment of talented and fun people
• Stimulating work experience that will allow you to grow both professionally and personally

Apply now with your CV in English. Feel free to send us any additional documents you think we should read to understand that you are the perfect fit.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies peoples lives with innovative products.
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24 Homegate Flatfox CASASOFT IAZI) Automotive (AutoScout24 MotoScout24) General Marketplaces (  Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24 ).

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.

Remote Work :

No