Head of Accounting and Controlling

About ElevenEs:

ElevenEs is the most advanced European manufacturer of prismatic LFP cells and systems for electric mobility and energy storage, with a plan to grow its operations from the existing pilot production to mass-scale manufacturing in the coming years. Incorporated in Luxembourg with HQ and main operations in Serbia, ElevenEs focuses on delivering safe, sustainable, and high-performance battery solutions for the European and North American markets. Learn more at www.elevenes.com

Position goal:

Lead corporate accounting and controlling functions by ensuring the establishment of internal controls, compliance, and reporting according to the best practices and statutory requirements, including full compliance with IFRS.

Key activities and responsibilities:

• Design and implement a comprehensive set of accounting policies and internal control procedures from the ground up.
• Lead the setup of accounting and tracking systems for a new manufacturing plant, e.g., establishing approval matrices, segregation of duties, and internal controls
• Manage all external audits
• Oversee tax planning and relevant policy implementation
• Lead the transition from IFRS for SME to full IFRS, making sure all historical data and future reporting align with full international standards
• Develop group reporting procedures at the Luxembourg level
• Oversee strict adherence to Serbian tax laws and statutory requirements.
• Act as the implementation Lead for the company-wide ERP implementation, ensuring the system architecture supports detailed cost accounting and IFRS reporting needs
• Validate the migration of financial data into the new ERP and define the user acceptance testing protocols for the finance module.
• Ensure accurate recording of all production inputs and finished battery cells in accordance with local and international accounting standards.
• Establish strict inventory tracking and valuation methods of costing for raw materials
  and finished battery cells.
• Oversee the capitalization and depreciation of high-value factory machinery in compliance with the IFRS standards
• Set-up of the full Accounting and Controlling team
• Contribute to the set-up of other roles/teams within internal accounting department.
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Reports to: CEO

Key competencies:

• Technical Accounting Knowledge
• Risk management
• Strong attention to detail
• Global mindset and ability to work effectively with various stakeholders
• Integrity
• Leadership

Position requirements:

• 18+ years of experience
• Big 4 experience of at least 6-7 years
• ACCA charter holder is a strong plus
• Manufacturing controlling experience preferred
• Strong experience in setting up internal control procedures, accounting policies and systems
• IFRS implementation and transition from IFRS for SME to full IFRS
• ERP Implementation: Hands-on expertise in leading or playing a key role in ERP system implementation.
• Expert knowledge of COSO frameworks or similar methodologies for designing internal control environments.
• Full fluency in Serbian and English languages (native, bilingual or at least full professional proficiency)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work in an innovative environment leading the way in battery research and development.
• Contribute to the development of clean energy technologies with real-world applications.
• Flexible working hours – coordinate with your management and choose your own schedule.
• Possibility of remote work.