JetBrains

GeneralLedgerManager

Belgrade, Serbia Fixed-Term Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“General Ledger Manager at JetBrains. Skills: Accounting function management, Bookkeeping processes, Period closing activities, Bank reconciliations, Statutory financial reports, Local tax laws, Local and international accounting standards. Run the accounting function and bookkeeping processes. Own period closing activities”

What You'll Achieve.

Help run accurate, compliant, and scalable accounting processes; Keep external and internal ledgers aligned; Keep processes consistent; Help the function scale

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Identify process gaps and propose improvements

Eligibility Requirements

2-year fixed-term role

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, Experience in a local company that is part of an international group, Hands-on experience in bookkeeping and reporting, Supervisory or management experience, In-depth knowledge of local tax laws and rules, Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Nice to Have

Support process and control improvements, Knows local and international accounting standards, including financial instruments, Experience with statutory reporting and management accounting, Communicates clearly with different stakeholders

What You'll Do.

Run the accounting function and bookkeeping processes

Own period closing activities

Ensure correct entries

including bank reconciliations and other key controls

Monitor and analyze accounting data

Prepare statutory financial reports and statements in line with local regulations

Ensure correct use of accounting methods

Support annual audits

Reconcile VAT reports

and related tax entries

Reconcile benefit-in-kind reporting

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with experienced finance and legal professionals; Work with the GL specialist; Work with the Payroll, Tax, HR, FP&A, Controlling, and international GL teams; Provide relevant recommendations to local and group stakeholders; Support group finance projects; Contribute to cross-company initiatives; Builds effective working relationships across teams

Communication Scope

Communicates clearly with different stakeholders; Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Process & Methodology

Balancing multiple priorities

Full Job Description

JetBrains is an international software development company. Since 2000, we’ve built tools that help developers stay focused and get work done. Today, more than 11 million users rely on our products, and 88 of the Fortune Global 100 companies use them. We’re looking for a General Ledger (GL) Manager with strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and a clear sense of ownership. You’ll work with experienced finance and legal professionals and help run accurate, compliant, and scalable accounting processes for our Serbian entity. This position is a 2-year fixed-term role, covering a maternity leave within the team. Key responsibilities: Run the accounting function and bookkeeping processes, including both in-house work and outsourced providers. Own period closing activities. Work with the GL specialist to ensure correct entries, including bank reconciliations and other key controls. Monitor and analyze accounting data and prepare statutory financial reports and statements in line with local regulations. Ensure correct use of accounting methods, policies, and principles. Support annual audits and work with the external accounting firm to keep external and internal ledgers aligned. Reconcile VAT reports, SEF invoices, and related tax entries, including benefit-in-kind reporting. Work with the Payroll, Tax, HR, FP&A, Controlling, and international GL teams to keep processes consistent. Provide relevant recommendations to local and group stakeholders on topics related to local operations. Identify process gaps and propose improvements that help the function scale. Support group finance projects and contribute to cross-company initiatives. We’re looking for someone who: Has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Has experience in a local company that is part of an international group. Has hands-on experience in bookkeeping and reporting, and can also support process and control improvements. Has supervisory or management experience. Has in-

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