Senior Accounting Specialist – Skopje

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• We are looking for a Senior Accounting Specialist to join our team in Skopje. The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related fields,
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably within the manufacturing industry,
• Proficient in chart of accounts and general accounting practices,
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations, invoicing, social security procedures, and tax declarations,
• Basic understanding of HR processes and experience in handling related legal notifications,
• Advanced skills in MS Office applications, especially Excel,
• Experience with SAP or similar accounting software is preferred,
• Strong analytical thinking, detail-oriented, and solution-focused,
• Team player with excellent communication skills,
• Residing in or willing to relocate to Skopje or surrounding areas,
• Fluent in Turkish and Macedonian; proficiency in English is a plus,
• Male candidates must have completed military service,
• Willing to attend a training program of 2 to 6 months in our manufacturing facility in Turkey as part of the onboarding process.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Posting daily accounting transactions in accordance with legal regulations,
• Performing month-end closing activities and preparing trial balances, balance sheets, and income statements,
• Managing purchase and sales invoice processes,
• Preparing tax declarations such as VAT, withholding tax, provisional and corporate tax,
• Conducting inventory, depreciation, and period-end transactions,
• Liaising with tax offices and independent audit firms,
• Preparing financial data for internal reporting,
• Monitoring and implementing updates in accounting regulations,
• Supporting HR operations and ensuring timely and compliant legal notifications (e.g. employment entries/exits, social security filings),
• Actively participating in a 2–6 month training program in Turkey, after which the candidate will take a key role in our accounting operations in North Macedonia.

If you are a motivated and qualified professional ready to grow within an international structure, we would love to hear from you!