CCBS is looking for suitable candidates for the position of: Financial Controlling Specialist

Job Purpose:

Ensures that all accounting entries related to the areas specified in the job description comply with the company’s accounting record-keeping policies. Prepares periodic reports and analyses of budget variances to ensure that there are no discrepancies resulting from errors, fraud, or technological failures. Participates in and supports the preparation of the required reports to be submitted by the Controlling Department.

Role and Responsibilities:

Prepares and submits detailed monthly sales reports down to Net Sales Revenue level, including:

a. Recording and updating prices in the system according to official price lists and contracts;

b. Recording rebates, bonuses, and various discounts in the system in accordance with contracts or formally documented communications;

c. Verifying that every discount, rebate, or price adjustment has been accurately recorded and complies with contracts, company policies, and formal communications;

d. Analysing and monitoring variances between actual and budgeted sales.

• Controls and monitors returnable packaging—including glass bottles, plastic crates, Euro pallets, and similar items—by conducting semi-annual and annual checks. Informs distributors about the status of returnable packaging when necessary and reports discrepancies between information received from distributors, warehouse movements, and accounting-system data.
• Compiles, administers, and monitors all CCBS contracts with customers—including direct customers, bars, restaurants, and others—that involve discounts, sponsorships, or other commercial schemes. Analyses all contractual KPIs, assesses and calculates the relevant discounts for invoicing, and monitors actual invoicing and/or payments received or made in accordance with the contractual terms.
• Monitors customer balances and the related accruals and liabilities, preparing reports on payment applications, outstanding invoices, accounts receivable ageing, and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Identifies customer accounts requiring closure, netting, or offsetting in accordance with company policies.
• Assists with the annual audit process by preparing and analysing the financial information required at the end of the financial year.
• Supports improvements to accounting processes and systems by providing ad hoc assistance with operational and reporting matters.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the direct supervisor, according to business needs.

Skills and Qualifications:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience, preferably gained in a financial role within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to accuracy.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Good command of MS Office, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Good command of English.

What We Offer:

✔ Health insurance coverage.
✔ Genuine opportunities for promotion and career development.
✔ Extensive professional training and development programmes.
✔ Flexibility in organising working hours.
✔ Opportunity to work remotely for up to two days per month.
✔ 13th-month salary.

Interested candidates can apply by clicking the CCBS Careers link or by emailing hr@cocacola.al by 30 September 2026.

Only candidates who meet the required criteria will be contacted.

Coca-Cola Bottling Shqipëria sh.p.k. is an equal opportunities employer.