Employment Opportunity
Role: Chief Accountant
Employer: Swinto JSC
Based in: Prishtina, Kosovo
Work arrangement: Full-time
Introducing Swinto
Licensed by the Central Bank of Kosovo (CBK) as a Non-Banking Financial Institution (Electronic Money Institution – EMI), Swinto JSC operates in the finance and technology industry as a FinTech company. Through its Swinto digital wallet application, it provides digital financial payment services, instant money transfers, digital accounts, Swinto Visa cards, and additional financial services.
With operations expanding and new financial products under development, the company is looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to direct its financial operations and support its strategic growth.
Main Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management
- Carry out and supervise the full range of day-to-day accounting and financial activities.
- Supervise the production and review of financial statements, ensuring alignment with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and CBK requirements.
- Work alongside senior management on preparing and managing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and projected cash flows.
- Take responsibility for treasury activities, liquidity management, and financial settlements involving banking and payment partners.
- Track financial results, examine differences against budgets, and identify ways to optimize costs.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Maintain adherence to relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax legislation.
- Compile and submit regulatory reports/declarations to the Central Bank of Kosovo (CBK) and Tax Administration on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Work with external auditors and regulatory bodies whenever required.
- Evaluate and manage financial risks, putting suitable mitigation strategies into practice.
- Track the company's overall financial condition and provide reports on it.
- Keep regulatory capital requirements under review and supervise the protection and reconciliation of customer funds.
Financial Strategy & Management
- Formulate and execute the company's financial strategy, reviewing it continually to support financial and business goals.
- Assess whether new products, business initiatives, and expansion opportunities are financially viable, using innovative approaches to resolve financial challenges.
- Build financial models and business projections that inform strategic decisions and support the company's long-term growth.
- Communicate financial results, key performance indicators (KPIs), and recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.
Finance Team Leadership & Internal Controls
- Guide and mentor finance professionals while encouraging collaboration and a high-performance working culture.
- Put effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls in place and maintain them.
- Lead the improvement and automation of financial processes and reporting systems.
- Work across departments to strengthen financial discipline and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications & Capabilities
Academic Background & Professional Experience
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Bring a minimum of 7 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, with at least 3 years spent in a managerial or supervisory position.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and relevant tax legislation.
- Previous work in banking, FinTech, payment services, or another regulated financial institution is an advantage.
- Knowledge of CBK regulations and regulatory reporting is particularly desirable.
- Certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalents, including comparable local certifications, are an advantage.
Professional Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrate well-developed abilities in analysis, problem-solving, and financial decision-making.
- Be proficient with accounting software and financial management systems.
- Bring excellent communication, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
- Maintain strong integrity and confidentiality, with close attention to detail.
- Be able to organize competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
- Be capable of thriving in a dynamic startup environment with a fast pace of work.
Required documents
- A detailed CV outlining relevant professional experience, key achievements, and qualifications.
Closing date: October 30, 2026
Contact by email or phone will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Become part of Swinto and help shape digital financial services across Kosovo and beyond.
Employment Opportunity
Role: Chief Accountant
Employer: Swinto JSC
Based in: Prishtina, Kosovo
Work arrangement: Full-time
Introducing Swinto
Licensed by the Central Bank of Kosovo (CBK) as a Non-Banking Financial Institution (Electronic Money Institution – EMI), Swinto JSC operates in the finance and technology industry as a FinTech company. Through its Swinto digital wallet application, it provides digital financial payment services, instant money transfers, digital accounts, Swinto Visa cards, and additional financial services.
With operations expanding and new financial products under development, the company is looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to direct its financial operations and support its strategic growth.
Main Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management
- Carry out and supervise the full range of day-to-day accounting and financial activities.
- Supervise the production and review of financial statements, ensuring alignment with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and CBK requirements.
- Work alongside senior management on preparing and managing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and projected cash flows.
- Take responsibility for treasury activities, liquidity management, and financial settlements involving banking and payment partners.
- Track financial results, examine differences against budgets, and identify ways to optimize costs.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Maintain adherence to relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax legislation.
- Compile and submit regulatory reports/declarations to the Central Bank of Kosovo (CBK) and Tax Administration on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Work with external auditors and regulatory bodies whenever required.
- Evaluate and manage financial risks, putting suitable mitigation strategies into practice.
- Track the company's overall financial condition and provide reports on it.
- Keep regulatory capital requirements under review and supervise the protection and reconciliation of customer funds.
Financial Strategy & Management
- Formulate and execute the company's financial strategy, reviewing it continually to support financial and business goals.
- Assess whether new products, business initiatives, and expansion opportunities are financially viable, using innovative approaches to resolve financial challenges.
- Build financial models and business projections that inform strategic decisions and support the company's long-term growth.
- Communicate financial results, key performance indicators (KPIs), and recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.
Finance Team Leadership & Internal Controls
- Guide and mentor finance professionals while encouraging collaboration and a high-performance working culture.
- Put effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls in place and maintain them.
- Lead the improvement and automation of financial processes and reporting systems.
- Work across departments to strengthen financial discipline and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications & Capabilities
Academic Background & Professional Experience
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Bring a minimum of 7 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, with at least 3 years spent in a managerial or supervisory position.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and relevant tax legislation.
- Previous work in banking, FinTech, payment services, or another regulated financial institution is an advantage.
- Knowledge of CBK regulations and regulatory reporting is particularly desirable.
- Certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalents, including comparable local certifications, are an advantage.
Professional Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrate well-developed abilities in analysis, problem-solving, and financial decision-making.
- Be proficient with accounting software and financial management systems.
- Bring excellent communication, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
- Maintain strong integrity and confidentiality, with close attention to detail.
- Be able to organize competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
- Be capable of thriving in a dynamic startup environment with a fast pace of work.
Required documents
- A detailed CV outlining relevant professional experience, key achievements, and qualifications.
Closing date: October 30, 2026
Contact by email or phone will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Become part of Swinto and help shape digital financial services across Kosovo and beyond.
