General Ledger Associate, Accounting Shared Services

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Belgrade, Belgrade City, Central Serbia, SRB
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications; maintain SAP accounting records; perform reconciliations; analyze variances; support financial close and audits; ensure IFRS and internal-control compliance; collaborate with finance teams; and contribute to process improvements, documentation, and transition activities.
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities 

  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.  
  • Maintain accurate accounting records in SAP and related systems.  
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.  
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.  
  • Monitor General Ledger accounts and analyze variances.  
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, IFRS requirements, and internal controls.  
  • Maintain supporting documentation for accounting transactions.  
  • Assist with internal and external audits.  
  • Collaborate with AP, AR, Treasury, Tax, Controlling, and local finance teams.  
  • Support process improvements and standardization initiatives.  
  • Contribute to SOP updates and process documentation.  
  • Participate in transition and migration activities as required. 

 

Education 

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Accounting / Finance / Economics / Business Administration  or related field.  

Work Experience 

  • 2–4 years of accounting or finance experience.  

  • Experience in a Shared Service Center or international environment is a plus 

  • Good knowledge of accounting principles.  

Skills & Knowledge 

  • Attention to detail and accuracy.  
  • Analytical mindset.  
  • Strong organizational skills.  
  • Good communication and stakeholder management.  
  • Ability to work independently.  
  • Team-oriented approach.  
  • Continuous improvement mindset. 

 

Technical Skills 

  • Microsoft Office package proficiency  

  • SAP (FI/MM) knowledge considered as advantage 

  • Experience with workflow and invoice management tool is an advantage  

 

Language Requirements 

  • English – intermediate to advanced level (written and spoken). 

  • German/Polish, or other European languages are considered an advantage.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.


AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.


Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Corporate

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 2-4 years of accounting or finance experience
  • Good knowledge of accounting principles
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Intermediate to advanced English proficiency, written and spoken
  • Experience in a Shared Service Center or international environment
  • Knowledge of SAP FI/MM
  • Experience with workflow and invoice management tools
  • German, Polish, or another European language

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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance in the U.S., paired with wellness initiatives and a confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program.
  • Retirement Support — U.S. filings and recruiting pages describe a 401(k) with a 50% match on the first 6%, a deferred profit‑sharing component, and at some sites a 3% base company contribution after six months.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and performance‑linked rewards are embedded in the total‑rewards philosophy and documented in filings, with recent materials indicating these programs remain active.

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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