Payroll & Tax Specialist

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Who We Are

Minth Group is a global manufacturer of automotive exterior and structural components, working with automotive brands around the world.

We are looking for a Payroll & Tax Specialist to manage monthly payroll for our employees in Serbia and ensure accurate calculations, timely payments and statutory filings. You will also support expatriate tax compliance and provide payroll data for government subsidy applications and labor cost analysis.

What You’ll Do

• Independently manage the full monthly payroll cycle for local employees in Serbia. Verify attendance and leave records, calculate wages, bonuses, allowances, overtime pay, deductions and back pay, and complete the monthly payroll close.
• Calculate payroll-related personal income tax, social security contributions and other statutory charges. Submit PPP-PD filings, maintain supporting records, prepare bank payment and accounting documentation, and reconcile payroll results with Finance.
• Handle final pay, severance and payroll for employees on sick or maternity leave. Follow up on long-term sick leave reimbursements, investigate payroll discrepancies and respond to employee queries.
• Support tax and social security compliance in Serbia for employees on assignment from China and other countries. Assist with split payroll arrangements, income from multiple sources and annual personal income tax filings.
• Work with external tax advisors to prepare and verify documentation and follow up on matters involving double taxation treaties, social security agreements and social security exemption certificates.
• Calculate personal income tax on employee benefits, allowances and benefits in kind, and submit the related filings. Verify the month each expense relates to, the employees covered and the taxable amounts.
• Reconcile benefits data with Finance and suppliers, maintain benefits tax records and supporting documents, and assist with tax audits.
• Monitor employment and training subsidies, tax incentives and social security relief programs. Help assess eligibility, prepare application documents and follow up on ongoing compliance requirements.
• Regularly analyze wages, bonuses, overtime pay, allowances, taxes and benefits to identify anomalies and changes in labor costs. Prepare reports for HR, Finance and management.
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What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on experience independently managing monthly payroll in Serbia, with a good understanding of local payroll tax, social security contributions and PPP-PD filings. Experience from an in-house team, shared services center or payroll service provider is welcome.
• Proficiency in Excel for data reconciliation and analysis, including pivot tables, lookup functions and conditional sums.
• Ability to work in Serbian day to day and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail, confidence working with numbers, and the ability to collaborate across teams and handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Three or more years of experience in payroll processing or payroll tax is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred. A background in finance, accounting, economics, taxation, human resources, law or a related field is an advantage.

What Makes Minth a Great Place to Work?

Grow your potential with Minth. Through learning, developing new skills and working on diverse projects, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge, grow professionally and explore new opportunities within the company.

Gain international experience. Depending on your role and development opportunities, you may have the chance to travel to China for professional training and knowledge exchange.

Work with modern technology. Be part of an evolving automotive manufacturing environment featuring advanced machinery, new projects and innovative technologies, including humanoid robots.

Be part of a connected team. Take part in employee engagement activities, team-building events and company celebrations that bring colleagues together, strengthen collaboration and create opportunities to connect beyond everyday work.

Enjoy the best of both culinary worlds. Our on-site canteen offers both traditional Chinese and Serbian cuisine. And if you’ve never used chopsticks before, don’t worry, learning can be part of the fun of joining our multicultural team!

Apply now and take your next career step with MINTH Serbia.

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