BALFIN Group is one of the leading investment groups in the Western Balkans region, embodying international standards with local expertise. Founded in 1993 in Vienna by Samir Mane, today, the Group has a presence in 11 countries, Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Switzerland, Croatia, the Netherlands, USA, and Canada. BALFIN, a diversified group active in real estate, wholesale and retail, banking, asset management, tourism, education, and logistics, employs approximately 5,500 people.
Job Position: Reporting & Controlling Senior Specialist
Department: Corporate Finance
Location: Tirana
Overview
The Reporting and Controlling Senior Specialist serves as a supporting role for the Reporting and Controlling Supervisor to ensure quality financial reporting, financial analysis, and budget controlling for Group companies to monitor performance.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Follows up reporting calendar and deadlines, assigned tasks and projects with group companies.
- Preparation of monthly management reports at Group level.
- Inspects companies’ management reports for accuracy.
- Consolidate financial results and provide variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior year.
- Support and assist in preparation of financial reports or analysis to be presented to management and/or the presentations for the Management Board.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across different financial reporting systems and sources.
- Assists in identifying financial indicators to monitor performance for Group companies based on best industry practices.
- Assists in preparation of the annual management budget and financial performance report.
- Assists in preparation of the annual report.
- Assists in preparation of the un-consolidated group budget.
- Monitoring of intercompany transactions database.
- Performs quarterly, semi-annual, and an annual sectorial analysis.
- Performs ad-hoc analysis on Group companies for specific performance issues.
- Assist in identifying and proposing improvements in reporting, performance tracking, and cost control.
- Contribute to the implementation and enhancement of financial systems and tools.
- Provide training or guidance to Group companies’ finance teams on reporting tools and requirement.
Competencies and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
- Previous experience with a big four audit firm is an advantage.
- ACCA diploma or under way is a preference.
- At least 3 years of progressive experience in accounting with a strong emphasis on Financial Analysis and Reporting.
- At least 3 years of prior experience in medium and/or large company.
- Strong analytical/quantitative skills and experience with multi-site organization.
- Experience in presenting and preparing proposals and recommendations.
- Very attentive to details.
- Strongly result oriented, able to work unsupervised.
- Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills.
- Excellent command of English language.
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
- Recognition Rewards
- Flexible working hours
Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please submit a CV in this LINK by 21st May 2025.
* All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality according to the law No. 124/2024, date 19/12/2024 set by the Albanian Parliament for the “Protection of Personal Data”. Only the selected candidates will be notified.
