Chief Accountant in Astana

Chief Accountant in Astana

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The primary responsibility of the Local Chief Accountant will be to maintain an effective accounting/taxation framework and related internal controls to ensure that the accounting records are complete and accurately representing the Company’s financial position in compliance with local laws, as well as Corporate Policies. The role will have overall responsibility for the timely and accurate completion of local Tax and Statutory filings and related Audits. This position is key in monitoring changes in local legislative environment and initiating required changes in internal policies and practises, while being the driver in general for continuous process improvements locally.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

-         Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual accountancy reports;

-         Preparation of tax reports;

-         Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual budget execution reports;

-         Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions;

-         Recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions and events in accordance with accepted local accounting principles and financial reporting standards;

-         Using various software applications, such as spreadsheets, 1С, handling and/or format data for accounting and reporting purposes;

-         Bring into the attention of the management any abnormality in the disbursement of the company funds;

-         Computation and payment of staff salaries on monthly basis (300 employees);

-         Advising and assisting the Management on the compilation and control of company budget;

-         Reconciliation of bank statements;

-         Ensuring appropriate financial control in compliance with Kazakhstan legislation;

-         Advising the improvement of financial management system, internal control system, the use of financial management software, the medium term and program budgeting;

-         Cooperation with external auditors to carry out annual external auditing.

Qualification and competencies requirements:

-         Work experience of at least 10 years in the accounting, economics, auditing field. Minimum 5 years working experience as Chief accountant. Preferably in IT (Information Technologies) sector at international organization;

-         Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Accounting (Master's degree would be plus);

-         Professional Accountant Certificate, DipIFR certificate/ACCA in progress;

-         Excellent knowledge in statutory and IFRS accounting standards including related analysis and financial reporting;

-         Knowledge of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

-         Solid knowledge of Tax and local regulations including Transfer Pricing frameworks, international taxation, application of tax treaties;

-         Proficient in payroll;

-         Strong analytical and research skills;

-         Significant experience in/or knowledge of accounting, compliance and reporting;

-         Skilled in various applications MS Office, 1C version 8.3, e-mail inclusive;

-         Demonstrated leadership ability, team management and interpersonal skills;

-         Motivated individual with proven initiative;

-         Fluency in written and spoken Russian and English Intermediate is a must, Kazakh is an advantage.