[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Magna International jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/magna-international/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Magna International · Belgrade, RS # Senior General Ledger Accountant, Finance/Business Services Belgrade, RS Senior individual contributor Finance & Accounting Listed on Magna International’s official careers site. Posted October 10, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Magna International’s careers site →](https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/Magna/job/Belgrade-RS/Senior-General-Ledger-Accountant--Finance-Business-Services_R00265221) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Magna International](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/magna-international/) / Senior General Ledger Accountant, Finance/Business Services ## Job description Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. ### 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 We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our Shared Service Center team. The Senior GL Accountant is responsible for executing and overseeing complex General Ledger accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end closing, account reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. The GL Senior acts as the primary contact for stakeholders, supports team development, and drives operational excellence. The role operates in a standardized GBS shared services environment, with an emphasis on disciplined execution, sound judgement, and continuous improvement in GL processes. ### Key Responsibilities Perform and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and reclassifications; Ensure accurate posting of accounting transactions in SAP; Monitor and analyze balance sheet and P&L accounts; Execute and coordinate closing activities according to defined timelines; Prepare and review account reconciliations; Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions; Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting packages; Support intercompany reconciliation and confirmation processes; Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and company accounting policies; Adhere to SOX requirements and internal control framework; Maintain supporting documentation for all accounting entries; Support internal and external audit requests; Collaborate with local Finance, Controlling, Treasury, Tax, AP, AR, and Purchasing teams; Provide accounting expertise to business stakeholders; Support local entities during transition and stabilization phase; Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation; Support harmonization and standardization of GL processes across locations; Participate in migration, transition, and transformation projects; Assist with onboarding and training of new team members; Share best practices and accounting know-how within the team Key Stakeholders / Interfaces Internal: Accounting Manager / GBS Director – reporting, escalations, performance management; issues; AP and AR team – customer accounting, invoice postings, intercompany balances; Internal controls / Compliance / SOX team – control execution, documentation and audit readiness. ### Required Qualifications and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration. ### Experience 5 years of experience in comparable role and transactional accounting experience. Demonstrated ability to handle complex transactions (e.g., multi-currency, impairments, or exception-driven cases) is an advantage. ### Technical Skills Strong knowledge in SAP or similar platform. Strong MS Excel skills for reconciliations and analysis. Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., electronic workflow systems) and solid understanding of financial controls (such as SOX requirements) are important. ### Language Fluent English (written and spoken) for daily communication with global colleagues and stakeholders. Additional language skills are a plus. Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) is an advantage ### Key Skills and Competencies Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring error-free processing of invoices and payments even in complex scenarios. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ### Communication & Collaboration Clear, professional communication with vendors and colleagues; maintains positive working relationships across diverse regions. Collaborative team player, willing to provide guidance and support to colleagues to achieve common goals. ### Leadership & Reliability Proactive in taking initiative to maintain process stability. Steady and dependable under pressure, able to balance quality, timeliness, and control requirements during peak workloads. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. ### Continuous Improvement Mindset Demonstrates a practical improvement mindset by identifying recurring issues and supporting incremental process standardization and automation under defined GBS governance. ### 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 10, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 8 days - Location: Belgrade, RS[Apply on Magna International’s careers site →](https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/Magna/job/Belgrade-RS/Senior-General-Ledger-Accountant--Finance-Business-Services_R00265221) ## More jobs at Magna International ### [Accounts Payable Associate, Accounting Shared Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/magna-international/jobs/48dcf1f857c60ccac63f/) Belgrade, RS ### [Accounts Receivable Associate, Accounting Shared Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/magna-international/jobs/c92d81939e00db450c6b/) Belgrade, RS ### [Controller, Finance & Controlling](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/magna-international/jobs/229a6ecaf72052ffa844/) Belgrade, RS ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [General Ledger Accountant - Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/854c625132b4d77e92fd/) JPMorganChase · Warszawa, Mazowieckie, Poland ### [general ledger accountant mfd](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/145217746f14f7932be5/) Richemont ### [General Ledger Accountant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/153a0b83d828a594428c/) SGS · Muntinlupa, NCR, Philippines ### [trainee accountant general ledger mwd](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/35ea12e5975dbd9cc194/) Richemont ### [Senior Accountant, General Ledger](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/0572809bff509bd85e9c/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Tokyo, Japan OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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