Account Payable Clerk

Client
Grafton Recruitment
Location
Novi Sad, Serbia
Industry
Food industry
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Full Time
Published
Contact person
Reference
RS91TYEB
Description

Gi Group HR Solutions d.o.o. was established in Serbia in April 2002 with the mission to support clients in achieving their business strategy by offering a wide knowledge of the local market, the experience of our international consultants, and tried and tested practices of our partners.

Gi Group HR Solutions d.o.o. as a leader in the region and part of Gi Group Holding, a prestigious and one of the leading consulting companies in the field of human resources is able to offer comprehensive solutions in all areas of human resources management. We provide recruitment and selection services under our new brand Grafton Recruitment.

Grafton Recruitment was established in Serbia, in April 2024. Grafton Recruitment is one of the largest recruitment companies in Europe with 40 years’ experience on the market as a Global Search & Selection brand. Since 2018, the company is owned by Gi Group Holding.

Grafton Recruitment strength lies in the specialized consultants who have built effective networks within their industry. Their local knowledge and sectorial focus allow them to quickly understand business needs and adapt to client processes.

On behalf of our client, an international agro business company, we are looking for an experienced and proactive professional to fill in the following position: Account Payable Clerk.

 

Location: Novi Sad, on-site

Responsibilities
  • Booking vendor invoices and verifying them against purchase orders and goods/services receipts.

  • Controlling and processing travel and expense reports for country employees.

  • Monitoring purchase orders and assisting in preparing accruals for month-end and year-end closings.

  • Reviewing and validating payment run proposals in collaboration with the SSC Treasury team.

  • Evaluating and reconciling accounts payable balances, including performing account analysis and reviewing cash disbursements.

  • Resolving vendor billing discrepancies and responding to inquiries from vendors and internal teams.

  • Providing vendor statements and ensuring timely issue resolution.

  • Participating in transferring accounting activities from local country teams to the SSC (project phase).

  • Recommending and supporting process improvements.

  • Developing specialist knowledge related to strategic suppliers.

Requirements

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

  • 1–2 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a corporate environment or accounting agency.

  • Experience in a Shared Services Center is a strong advantage.

  • High School diploma required; a university degree in Finance, Economics, Management, or Accounting is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Customer-focused with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

  • Team-oriented with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

  • Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and perform root cause analysis.

  • Quick learner with the ability to use AP and Travel & Expense systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Notilus).

  • Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

Language Requirements

  • Fluent in English (B2–C1 level) is mandatory.

  • Knowledge of one of the following languages is a plus: Czech, Polish, German, Romanian, Bulgarian.

Other notes
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic international finance environment.

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

  • Supportive team culture focused on development and excellence.