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inDrive is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to lead the organization's accounting and financial operations in Kazakhstan. This is a senior leadership role responsible for organizing and maintaining comprehensive accounting and tax records, ensuring compliance with Kazakhstani legislation, and driving financial discipline across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Organization of Accounting & Tax Records: Oversee accounting and tax record-keeping per Kazakhstan legislation, develop the organization's accounting policy, ensure accurate recording of business transactions, and monitor timely preparation of primary accounting documents.
Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit accounting, financial, tax, and statistical reports to regulatory authorities; ensure accuracy and completeness of all reporting data; monitor submission deadlines.
Financial Control & Analysis: Monitor compliance with financial and cash discipline, analyze efficient use of financial, material, and labor resources, conduct financial and business activity analysis, and participate in financial planning and budgeting.
Tax & Budget Management: Monitor correct calculation and payment of taxes, fees, and insurance contributions; interact with tax authorities and regulatory bodies; prepare audit-related documentation.
Accounting Department Leadership: Lead the accounting department, allocate duties among staff, monitor work quality, and ensure professional development of accounting personnel.
Internal Control & Risk Management: Organize internal financial control systems, prevent financial violations, minimize tax and financial risks, and participate in developing internal regulations and procedures.
Management & Stakeholder Interaction: Provide reliable financial information to management for decision-making, participate in contract preparation (financial sections), and monitor settlements with suppliers, contractors, customers, and employees.
Document Management: Ensure safekeeping of accounting documents and databases, organize archival storage per established timeframes, and comply with confidential information protection requirements.
Requirements:
Education: Higher education required; professional accountant and tax consultant certifications required.
Experience: Minimum 5+ years in accounting; minimum 5+ years in a similar Chief Accountant or senior accounting leadership role.
Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of accounting principles; comprehensive knowledge of Kazakhstan tax legislation (VAT, corporate income tax, simplified tax regime, insurance contributions); knowledge of labor legislation and payroll calculation; knowledge of civil and financial law related to contracts and settlements; proficiency in 1C accounting software, electronic document management (EDM), Excel, financial analysis, and budgeting.
Soft Skills: High personal accountability and responsibility; ability to maintain confidentiality; strong analytical and systems thinking; attention to detail in calculations and documentation; proven managerial and leadership skills; ability to mentor and develop team members.
