Junior GL Accountant
Skopje, hybrid
DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.
JOB PURPOSE
We are seeking a detail-oriented GL Accountant to maintain internal controls, coordinate with external auditors, and reconcile complex intercompany positions. In this role, you will act as a proactive partner to the wider finance team, translating data into clear financial insights while driving process improvements and automation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accurately and timely monthly/annual closing of holding subsidiaries, working closely with the appropriate stakeholders (other finance teams, FP&A, tax, treasury, HR, corporate finance etc.);
- Lead the administrative processes for corporate entities (recording closing entries, ensuring accurate AP and payment processing, arranging timely information input, balance sheet reconciliations);
- Analyze and document corporate entity financial information, including reporting to financial controllers and finance management;
- Execute key financial control activities at administration level;
- Liaise with external stakeholders within the scope of the job (e.g. auditors, tax authorities, advisors);
- Interface with external auditors for annual audits, including preparation of required schedule and documentation;
- Participate in special projects or ad-hoc analysis in support of finance department and company initiatives;
- Identify and communicate process improvement and automation opportunities to streamline internal processes.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Around 1 year of experience working in a similar role;
- Excellent (holding accounting related) bookkeeping skills, including understanding of intercompany positions in a multi-currency environment;
- Thorough analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Solid understanding of the data models typically used within corporate environments for both financial administration systems and reporting software;
- Strong skills in Excel;
- Basic understanding of the internal control environment typical to corporate accounting and the elements of an effective control measure;
- Basic understanding of a corporate reporting process and annual reporting process;
- Basic understanding of primary statements and certain disclosure requirements under IFRS (cost, (in)tangible asset movement schedules, debtors, current liabilities, borrowings);
- Ability (and willingness) to handle peaks and down time during the closing cycles;
- Clear communication skills and ability to explain accounting impact and consequences of financial transactions in an understandable manner;
- Ability to articulate the need to prioritize tasks and communicate effectively on the status and progress;
- Ability to process, categorize and conclude on data and information quickly and effectively;
- Proactive and constructive cooperation with other disciplines and non-financials.
WE OFFER
- Hybrid working policy,
- Monthly public transportation card as part of our ongoing effort to protect the environment.
- Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform and access to private health insurance.
- Health and wellness benefits through a Sportmaster card with which you may do sports activities each day in different locations.
- Profit-sharing bonuses at the end of each year along with a referral bonus upon each successful hire.
- Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4pm on a Friday (more details about the office life can be found here);
- A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
- Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
- The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
- Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities
WHO ARE WE?
We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.