Chief Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the Company’s accounting and financial reporting processes in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Company’s internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording of all accounting transactions in 1C.
• Oversee accounting for cash, bank transactions, accounts payable and receivable, employee advances, inventory, goods, and services.
• Review and approve primary accounting documentation and ensure proper supporting documentation for all financial transactions.
• Monitor employee accountable amounts and oversee the preparation and review of advance reports.
• Review and process bank statements and ensure accurate recording of bank transactions.
• Ensure proper accounting and reconciliation of cash and bank balances.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable and ensure timely reconciliation with suppliers, contractors, and other counterparties.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of statutory accounting and tax reports in accordance with Kazakhstan legislation.
• Monitor compliance with applicable tax and accounting requirements and identify potential risks.
• Prepare financial information, management reports, and analysis for management as required.
• Provide timely and accurate reports to management and other relevant stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Perform regular reconciliations and ensure accuracy of general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including preparation of financial documentation and responses to auditors’ requests.
• Maintain effective internal controls over accounting and financial processes.
• Identify accounting and compliance risks and ensure appropriate controls and corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct, Business Integrity Policy, and other applicable internal policies and procedures.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments to obtain required financial information and supporting documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members and monitor the quality and timeliness of their work.
• Ensure that employees within the area of responsibility understand and comply with applicable accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including significant experience in a senior accounting position.
• Proven experience as a Chief Accountant, Deputy Chief Accountant, or Senior Accountant.
• Strong knowledge of Kazakhstan accounting and tax legislation.
• Strong practical knowledge of accounting processes, including:
  • bank and cash operations;
  • accounts payable and receivable;
  • employee advance reports;
  • inventory and services;
  • primary accounting documentation;
  • general ledger and reconciliations;
  • statutory and tax reporting.
• Strong practical knowledge of 1C is mandatory.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience in preparing for and supporting internal and external audits.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when dealing with financial information.

Language Skills:

• Excellent Russian and/or Kazakh language skills.
• Good English language skills, including the ability to prepare business correspondence, communicate with colleagues and auditors, and participate in meetings in English.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of responsibility and integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Leadership and team-management skills.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to compliance, internal controls, and professional accounting standards.