Team Lead, Accounting Shared Services

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Magna International

Belgrade, RS

On-site

Posted March 3, 2026

Job Description

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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:

As one of the world's leading automotive suppliers, Magna International is committed to develop product and process innovations, relying on its manufacturing excellence that combines exclusive design, engineering and program management expertise. The heart of our operational structure is a strong corporate culture and philosophy that focuses on fair business. Finance/Business Services supports Magna worldwide with Backoffice Services.

A new Shared Service Center in Belgrade will provide centralized accounting services for multiple European business units and play a key role in harmonizing processes and ensuring compliance across regions.

Job Description

The Team Lead Accounts Receivable is responsible for managing the AR function within the SSC, including customer invoicing, cash application, and reconciliation. A key requirement is deep familiarity with self-billing processes used by European automotive OEMs and the use of SAP tools such as the self-billing cockpit to monitor and manage these transactions. The role includes leading a local team, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in receivables management, and supporting harmonization across business units.

Main Duties

Lead the AR team within the SSC, including daily operations, performance management, and staff development
Ensure accurate and timely processing of customer invoices, credit memos, and incoming payments
Manage and reconcile self-billing transactions with automotive OEMs
Use SAP tools such as the self-billing cockpit to monitor and resolve discrepancies
Maintain customer master data and coordinate with sales and local finance teams
Monitor overdue receivables and support collection efforts
Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to AR
Participate in process documentation and knowledge transfer during transitions
Monitor KPIs (e.g. DSO, unapplied cash) and ensure SLA adherence
Drive continuous improvement and support automation initiatives
Act as escalation point for complex AR issues, especially related to OEM billing

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or a related field
5+ years of relevant work experience in Accounts Receivable or related finance functions
At least 2–3 years of experience in managing a team

Skills

A team- and service-oriented approach, combined with a strong commitment to delivering high-level performance
Strong knowledge of AR processes, especially self-billing in the automotive industry
Proficient in SAP (S/4HANA or ECC), including tools for managing self-billing transactions
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive approach

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.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

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.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.