Deputy Chief Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Develop and update accounting and tax policies in accordance with accounting and tax standards and the requirements of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

• Maintain tax accounting in compliance with current tax legislation;

• Organize and control accurate recording of transactions in tax accounting;

• Ensure timely preparation of tax registers;

• Control correct calculation of taxes and duties (VAT, Corporate Income Tax, property tax, land tax, transport tax, etc.);

• Prepare and submit tax reports within established deadlines;

• Liaise with tax authorities, prepare responses to inquiries, and participate in tax audits;

• Monitor timely payment of taxes and duties;

• Participate in tax planning and tax risk analysis;

• Prepare documentation for tax optimization within the framework of applicable legislation;

• Ensure proper storage of tax documentation in accordance with statutory retention periods;

• Control tax aspects of contracts and transactions;

• Advise accounting staff and other departments on accounting and tax matters;

• Represent the company’s interests in negotiations with counterparties;

• Perform reconciliations with tax authorities;

• Represent the company during annual external audits within the scope of responsibilities;

• Conduct monthly final control over regulatory procedures related to month-end closing;

• Ensure compliance of business processes with SOX requirements; participate in development and updates of related procedures and policies;

• Control inventory of capital investments in accordance with accounting policies and internal regulations;

• Review and approve newly concluded contracts regarding accounting and tax compliance;

• Control accounting and tax methodology and algorithms;

• Identify opportunities for optimization and automation of accounting and tax processes.

Requirements:

• Higher education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;

• At least 5 years of experience as a Chief Accountant or Deputy Chief Accountant;

• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax legislation, currency regulations, labor and civil law;

• Experience working with 1C Enterprise;

• Strong leadership, decision-making skills, and experience interacting with regulatory authorities.

We offer:

• Competitive salary;

• Social benefits package;

• Comfortable working conditions in a stable company;

• Professional development and participation in large-scale projects.