BALFIN Group is one of the most successful investment groups in the Western Balkans. Established in 1993 in Vienna by Samir Mane, the Group today operates across Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States of America. The Group’s diversified investment portfolio spans multiple sectors, including banking, real estate development, wholesale and retail, asset management, tourism, energy, logistics, education, and entertainment. With a workforce of approximately 5,500 professionals, BALFIN Group’s sustained success over more than three decades is driven by the dedication and passion of its people.

As a trusted partner, BALFIN conducts business across a broad spectrum of industries on an international scale. The Group is committed to upholding the highest standards of business and ethics, maintaining strong financial stability, leveraging exceptional human capital, and prioritizing innovation.

Since 2023, the Group’s social initiatives have been unified under Mane Foundation, further strengthening its commitment to community empowerment and social impact.

Happy Pay Sha is BALFIN Group’s fintech platform, offering regulated digital financial services in Albania. Established in 2020, Happy has evolved beyond loyalty programs to offer integrated electronic payment processing, digital wallet services, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) credit solutions, and the issuance of electronic money. Serving both individuals and businesses, its mobile app and integrated POS/kiosk systems support, secure and flexible payment solutions – creating a full digital transaction ecosystem. Licensed under Albanian financial regulations, Happy Pay will uphold high standards of security, compliance, and user experience and lead Albania’s digital finance transformation with innovation and smart commerce solutions.

Job Position: Accounting Specialist

Department: Finance Department
Location: Tirana

Reports to: Director of Finance

Overview of the Role

Accounting Specialist will provide accounting support to major financial accounting areas, including managing and controlling the transactions performed needed for the preparation of the Financial Statements. Close collaboration with the Head of Department and co-workers aiming a high level of professionalism for accomplishment of the department’s responsibilities. Actively participate in problem solving during daily work activity by giving recommendations and proposals for respective solutions.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensures the recording of all invoices and accounting transactions within a timeframe.
• Performs controls and reconciliations of asset and liability accounts and ensures the accuracy of balances before the preparation of financial statements.
• Manages periodic tax declarations in compliance with tax legislation.
• Handles payments and settlements in accordance with contractual terms and conditions, and within the approved expenditure levels or threshold limits.
• Manages inventory and fixed assets, including their acquisition, disposal, and depreciation, in line with managerial and fiscal standards.
• Supports the Finance Manager on tax matters, reporting, and other accounting-related issues/reports.
• Prepare managerial reports according to the specific needs of the business and the industry in which the company operates.
• Assists in the preparation of financial/accounting regulations, policies, and procedures to support the structuring and effective management of the finance department.
• Collaborates with other departments of the company on financial matters and information exchange.
• In cooperation with the department head, ensures that accounting treatments comply with accounting standards and the regulations of the Bank of Albania.
• Assists in the preparation of periodic reports for Corporate Finance reporting purposes.
• Carries out other duties assigned by the department manager.
• Performs any other tasks delegated by the supervisor.

Competencies and Requirements

• Demonstrate willingness to pay attention to all aspects of the job.
• Accuracy & attention to detail
• An organized approach
• Analytical ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Initiative
• Demonstrate ability to clearly and effectively give information to individuals or a group within the Company, if it is necessary.
• Good spoken & written communication skills

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:

• Good Knowledge of IFRS Standards;
• Tax Law and other legislation related to the field;
• Previous banking or similar financial Institution experience;
• Accounting Knowledge and related experiences in Finance, minimum 2-3 years of experience;

What We Offer

• An attractive benefit package, including fair remuneration based on merit and performance evaluation.
• An exceptional opportunity to develop your skills and growth within BALFIN Group.
• Extra Leave days
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please submit a CV in i.shima@happy.al by 27/10/2025. 

*Your personal data (in your capacity as a job candidate) will be processed in accordance with Law no. 124/2024, dated 19/12/2024 “On the Protection of Personal Data,” as well as the Internal Regulation on the Protection of Personal Data (approved by Happy Pay Sha). This applies to the confidentiality and security of personal data. Only selected applicants will be notified about the next stages.

The processed data is accessed solely by HAPPY Pay Sha as the employer, specifically by the Human Resources Department.
The data of unsuccessful candidates will be retained for a maximum period of 1 year from the announcement of the successful candidate, for the purpose of contacting them in case of similar job openings matching the applicant’s profile. After 1 year, the data will be irreversibly deleted.