Accountant
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Description
Position: Accountant
Location: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | On-site
Head Office: Sarajevo, BIH
About Us:
PharmaForce International (PFI), a division of SAI, specializes in sales, marketing, market access, and medical affairs benchmarking and market research for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Job Title: Accountant
Position Purpose
The Accountant is responsible for the accurate, timely, and orderly maintenance of accounting records, processing of financial documentation, and support in the preparation of financial reports, in accordance with applicable laws, accounting standards, and the company’s internal procedures.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintain and update accounting records in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Review, process, and record incoming and outgoing invoices, bank statements, and other financial documentation.
- Record business transactions and ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting entries.
- Monitor the company’s accounts payable and accounts receivable, including preparing information required for payments and collection of receivables.
- Reconcile customer, supplier, and other account balances.
- Monitor and reconcile bank accounts and other financial records.
- Prepare data and documentation required for payroll processing, employee benefits, and other employee payments, in cooperation with HR and external accounting providers, as applicable.
- Calculate and monitor taxes, contributions, and other statutory obligations within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
- Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Prepare required data and documentation for tax filings, audits, inspections, and other statutory requirements.
- Monitor deadlines for financial and tax obligations and ensure their timely completion.
- Maintain and properly archive accounting and financial documentation.
- Review financial documentation for accounting accuracy and compliance with internal procedures.
- Collaborate with external accountants, auditors, banks, suppliers, and relevant authorities, as required.
- Provide financial and accounting information to management to support business decision-making.
- Identify discrepancies or irregularities in financial records and promptly report them to the relevant supervisor.
- Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as required by the business.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
- Ensure the timely processing of financial documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, accounting requirements, and internal procedures.
- Maintain the confidentiality of financial and business information.
- Promptly identify and report errors, irregularities, and potential financial risks.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or secondary education in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Previous experience in accounting and finance-related roles.
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and relevant legislation.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and responsibility.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working for an international company.
- Experience working with external accounting providers and auditors.
- Proficiency in English.
- Good knowledge of local tax and accounting regulations.
- Certified Accountant qualification is considered an advantage, where relevant to the level of the position.
Work Conditions
- One-year employment contract with a six-month probationary period
- Opportunity to transition to a permanent employment contract after one year, based on performance and mutual satisfaction
- Regular working hours, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Hybrid work model
- Private health insurance