Finance Operations Specialist (German Language)

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group

We are a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with forward-looking products.

A little bit about us to help ignite your imagination

Our exciting portfolio currently spans four business areas and includes Real Estate (immoscout24.ch, homegate.ch, ImmoStreet.ch, home.ch, Acheter-Louer.ch, Flatfox, Casasoft), Automotive (autoscout24.ch, motoscout24.ch, CarAuktion), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo.ch) and Finance and Insurance (financescout24.ch, Moneyland.ch).

AtSMG Serbia, 150+ talents thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, guided by our values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly, shaping the future of digital marketplaces.

Meet the team!

At SMG, our strength lies in our people. Meet some of the team members with whom you could work:

• Jelena Dimitrijevic – Finance and Payroll Specialist;LinkedIn 
• Ana Arnaut Vucenovic – Head of Operations Serbia;LinkedIn

Your Mission

AsFinance Operations Specialist in charge of International Locations, you will play a key role in ensuring reliable finance operations across our international entities.

Your primary responsibility will beGermany and Austria, where you will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations and act as the main point of contact for our external accounting partners.

In addition, you will coordinate finance-related requirements fromGroup Accounting across our international locations, includingSerbia, France, and Vietnam, helping ensure effective collaboration and consistent execution across entities.

You will be part of theOperations Team in Serbia, within theCentral Services Business Unit, working alongside colleagues responsible for People, Finance, and Workplace Operations in Serbia. As part of your local role, you will also support finance operations for the Serbian entity and provide backup across key finance processes.

Specifically, you will work on:

• Taking ownership ofday-to-day finance operations for Germany and Austria, including:
  • Reviewing and approving invoices
  • Cost allocation
  • Coordinating accounting and general administration
  • Employee and supplier contracts
  • Tax and legal documentation
• Supportingmonth-end and year-end closing activities, including accrual preparation, review of financial statements, and reporting.
• Acting as themain finance point of contact for external accounting partners, alongside Group Accounting.
• CoordinatingGroup Accounting requirements across our international locations, ensuring timely execution and effective collaboration between Group Accounting, external partners, and local stakeholders.
• SupportingGroup Accounting and consolidation activities, including:
  • Submission of monthly reporting
  • Inter-company reconciliations and invoicing
  • IC accruals
  • IFRS 16 activities
  • Implementation of Group accounting policies
• Coordinatingtransfer pricing and treasury activities, including transfer pricing documentation, inter-company agreements and loans, interest calculations, and invoicing.
• Supporting theGroup Internal Control System (ICS) and contributing to consistent, well-documented, and reliable finance processes across international entities.
• Supportingfinance operations for SMG Serbia, including month-end closing, invoicing, payments, audits, accruals, and ESG reporting.
• Supportingcontrolling for international locations by providing inputs for budgeting and forecasting and reporting on deviations to budget and forecast.

This is a new role in our organization, and your responsibilities will evolve as we grow.

What will you bring to the ride?

Your Background & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Audit, or a similar finance role, ideally within an international or multi-entity environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Good general understanding offinancial statements, accounting principles and processes (AR, AP, accruals), and month-end closing processes.
• Experience working withmultiple stakeholders and coordinating finance-related activities across teams or entities.
• Experience withgroup reporting, consolidation, or financial reporting systems (e.g. LucaNet or similar).

Your application will stand out if you have

• ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or similar certifications.
• Exposure totransfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions.
• Experience supportingbudgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Understanding ofpayroll processes in Serbia is a plus.

Skills

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and confidence working with financial data and reporting. Experience with Google Workspace would be greatly beneficial.
• English and German language proficiency, as the role involves regular collaboration with external accounting partners in Germany and Austria.
• Aproactive, hands-on, and structured mindset, with the confidence to take ownership.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and a strong sense of financial accuracy; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, particularly during closing periods.
• Ateam player who enjoys collaborating, sharing knowledge, and supporting others.
• Anopen, approachable, and respectful communication style, with the ability to build positive working relationships across different teams and cultures.

We value the skills you bring and your ability to learn quickly, so don’t worry if your career path has been unique.

Recruitment Process

Your recruiter will discuss the final process with you in the next step.

We believe hiring is a two-way street, where both parties get to know each other. Here's what you can expect:

1. Initial Screening Call
2. Interview with Hiring Manager and Functional Manager
3. Case Study Interview
4. Meet the Team

Why you'll love working here

• We value work-life balance and employee happiness. That’s why we grant you hybrid work environment, and 25 vacation days per year
• Private health insurance
• Lots of team activities and perks
• Free LinkedIn Learning & yearly budget for your personal development
• Profit Growth Scheme
• Cozy office space, with 80 parking spots
• Great equipment, competitive salary and a variety of fringe benefits like a gym membership and discounts at local stores
• International team and working environment of talented and fun people
• Stimulating work experience that will allow you to grow both professionally and personally

Apply now with yourCV in English. Feel free to send us any additional documents you think we should read to understand that you are the perfect fit.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.