Finance Manager

Minnovation is recruiting a Finance Manager on behalf of a Chinese manufacturing company operating in Serbia.

The successful candidate will lead the Serbian subsidiary’s finance function, support factory operations, and coordinate financial reporting with the group’s headquarters in China.

Location: Serbia - Smederevo

Reporting to: Group Finance Director / General Manager of the Serbian subsidiary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial management, accounting and internal controls in line with local regulations and group requirements.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including adjustments for reporting under Chinese Accounting Standards.

• Manage local tax planning and filings, including VAT, corporate income tax, payroll-related taxes and customs matters.

• Oversee cash flow, budgeting, manufacturing cost accounting and financial analysis.

• Coordinate with local auditors, tax authorities and banks, and support group audits.

• Manage, guide and develop the local finance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

• At least five years of relevant finance experience, including at least three years in a finance leadership or equivalent management role within manufacturing.

• Experience working in an international manufacturing environment and familiarity with reporting to a China-based headquarters. Experience with a Chinese multinational group is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of Chinese Accounting Standards and applicable Serbian accounting and tax requirements.

• Practical experience with Serbian tax filing systems and banking procedures.

• Strong manufacturing cost accounting, budgeting and financial analysis skills.

• Chinese reading and writing proficiency sufficient to interpret group financial policies, prepare reporting materials and coordinate with headquarters. English or Serbian communication skills are an advantage.

• High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently and communicate effectively across cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• A relevant professional qualification, such as a Chinese Intermediate Accounting qualification, CPA, ACCA or an equivalent credential.

• Finance experience with a large manufacturing business in Serbia.

• Experience using ERP systems such as Yonyou, SAP or Oracle.

Candidates will be assessed on their relevant skills, qualifications and experience.

Interested? Contact Minnovation’s recruitment team to learn more and submit your CV.