Accounting Manager - KZ

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our growing Finance team in Kazakhstan.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the company’s accounting records, statutory and tax compliance, and month-end accounting activities. You will also work closely with the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Manage and oversee general ledger accounting and journal entries in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and 1C.
• Review transactions to ensure they are correctly recorded and classified in the general ledger.
• Prepare and post monthly payroll accounting entries for 50+ employees.
• Review VAT treatment for approximately 500 customer invoices per month, including invoices issued to non-resident customers mostly.
• Support accurate and timely recurring, month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain consistency between management accounting records in QBO and statutory accounting records in 1C.

Account Reconciliations

• Perform and review balance-sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of accounting differences.
• Coordinate with AR and AP teams on matters affecting customer, supplier, and cash-related accounts.

Tax, Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage and oversee Kazakhstan tax compliance, including VAT, payroll-related taxes and corporate income tax.
• Ensure required statutory and regulatory filings are prepared accurately and submitted on time through the applicable government portals.
• Monitor accounting activities for compliance with applicable Kazakhstan requirements, IFRS, and company accounting policies.
• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation and accounting records.

Audit & Financial Controls

• Support internal and external audits by preparing accounting schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Financial Controller with financial controls and the continuous improvement of accounting processes.
• Identify accounting or compliance issues and ensure they are escalated and resolved promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in an international or multinational business environment.
• Previous experience supervising or reviewing the work of accounting/bookkeeping staff.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Kazakhstan accounting and tax requirements.
• Relevant IFRS qualification or certification is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with 1C and accounting/ERP systems such as QuickBooks Online, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or Xero.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• English B2 or higher.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to meet reporting and regulatory deadlines.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment.
• Remote-based position for candidates residing in Kazakhstan.
• Monthly gross salary: KZT 1,400,000.
• Opportunity to work within an international and growing freight forwarding business.
• Exposure to international accounting processes and cross-border operations.

Location: Kazakhstan, Remote