Who is sa.global

sa.global addresses industry challenges through vertical-focussed solutions. Leveraging modern technologies like AI and Copilot, we empower organizations to make intelligent decisions and act faster. Our solutions and services are 100% based on Microsoft business applications and the Microsoft Business cloud, and benefit advertising and marketing, accounting, architecture and engineering, consulting, homebuilding, legal, and IT services companies. Through our industry-first approach, we want to put solutions in the hands of people closest to the problem to enable organizations to act faster and make intelligent decisions.

Over 800,000 users in 80 countries around the world rely on sa.global's industry-focused expertise to gain value faster, adapt quickly to changes, and build for the future. We have 30+ years of real-world experience, we are an 11-time winner of the Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year Award, and we’ve been a part of Microsoft’s elite Inner Circle for11 years. Our global organization has a 1000-member team across 25 countries.

For more information, visit www.saglobal.com.

Why Choose sa.global

Open, flexible, vibrant, collaborative, and diverse – these are just some of the terms that our employees use to describe the culture at sa.global. We believe and encourage innovative and dynamic thinking. Our culture and values give us the extra edge to help us scale greater heights.

Led by our Core Values: Agile, Capable, and Committed, which form an integral part of who we are, we constantly strive to provide an inclusive work environment. Our employees come from varied cultural and social backgrounds, and we strive each day to work towards making sa.global a great place to work.

Values of sa.global

Contribute towards a working environment that represents “one sa.global” where everyone is seen as an equal, and equality and diversity is championed
Interact with a wide variety of colleagues, customers, and stakeholders at all levels with respect, courtesy, and professionalism
Come as you are, make work fun & others successful, and foster an always learning mentality

sa.global is looking for a talented Financial Controller to join our growing business! This position is based in Serbia and offers a hybrid work environment.

As a Financial Controller, you're responsible for financial planning and analysis activities for a holding company as well as supporting global financial controlling and FP&A functions. You're responsible for producing accurate, complete, timely, and compliant reporting of the entity controlled as well as working on group finance controlling and FP&A activities in a transforming organization.

Main Responsibilities

Control Activities for a Holding Company:

Responsible for month end closing and preparation of financial statements
Preparing P&L budget and analyzing variances
Budgeting, calculation and allocation, and controlling of group central costs
Preparation of monthly cash flow projections
Liaising with the auditor, preparation of the documentation and ensuring accurate and timely audit report
Communication with accounting, tax and other external consultants

Support the Global Financial Controlling Function:

Ensure the country controllers produce accurate, complete, and timely management reporting packs
Analyze and explain budget variances in monthly reporting packs
Establish the internal reporting processes and procedures and track the compliance across the group
Group accounting - consistent use of accounts across the globe to ensure comparability
Review and check country results for unusual and exceptional items
Ensure local statutory filings are up to date and that a reconciliation exists to the group numbers
Monthly consolidation of the global accounts (with intercompany reconciliations) and reporting of group numbers – the management consolidation
Own group chart of accounts and dimensions and control proposed changes
Review group accounting policies and compliance
Develop and maintain accurate and up to date accounting manuals
Ensure finance processes and RACI are accurate and up to date
Ensure financial system and processes are as efficient as possible
Learn our finance system (D365) to the extent that you’re a valuable business partner to the group and suggesting and implementing with the D365 team improvements in process
Produce accurate legal consolidation
Provide support during the audit of consolidated financial statements

FP&A activities for a Global Finance Team:

Assist with the creation of budgeting and forecasting instructions and templates
Review budgets and forecasts submitted by various entities
Provide constructive feedback and challenging assumptions where necessary
Assist with the consolidation of budgets and forecasts for the group
Prepare reports for acquisition processes and for investors

General activities for a Global Finance Team

Provide guidance and mentorship to other team members
Other tasks assigned by line manager

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Proven relevant experience in Finance
High proficiency in MS Office
Sound technical knowledge and strong analytical skills, with an eye for details
Team player with exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) and organizational
Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment
High integrity and openness
Independent, proactive, and results oriented
Energetic, motivated, with the passion for personal growth and professional success
Comfortable working in an international environment
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft D365; PBI experience is preferred
Prior Big 4 experience is considered a plus
Finance or accounting qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CFA, CIMA) preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus
24 days of annual leave
Private health insurance for you and your family members
Fitness activities
Support for personal career growth - internal knowledge sharing, paid training certifications, and conferences
Opportunities to work with experienced professionals from different sectors and countries
Referral bonus program
Hybrid working model (WFH or Office)
Office in the heart of New Belgrade
Snacks, fruits, sweets, and coffee at the office
Team events: company parties, after-hours gatherings, board games, and team buildings