Chief Accountant OLX Kazakhstan
OlxAbout the role
We are looking for a mature leader capable of decision making, taking initiative and proactively raising important issues along with proposed solutions to align with business goals while mitigating tax and financial risks. The Chief Accountant is responsible for ensuring full accounting and tax compliance, leading the accounting department, managing financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
What responsibilities will you get when working with us?
Ensure full compliance of the company's accounting and tax records with RK accounting legislation, the Tax Code, National Accounting Standards and other applicable regulations.
Manage the accounting department, organizing and overseeing the recording of all business transactions and conduct performance reviews and goal-setting for the team.
Ensure accurate and reliable reporting on the company's financial position, performance, and changes in financial position.
Maintain and update internal accounting policies (accounting policy, tax accounting policy, and related methodologies) and the overall accounting methodology across business processes.
Administer and organize primary document flow and related processes, including electronic invoicing (ESF), approve purchase and payment requests (including related internal service tickets) and manage supplier/client approval processes to minimize commercial and tax risk.
Oversee the collection, storage and archiving (physical and electronic) of accounting records, registers, corporate documents, seals and related files.
Monitor changes in accounting and tax legislation and initiate corresponding updates to internal processes and controls.
Identify and communicate potential tax, customs, and commercial risks, proposing mitigation measures; consult Sales, Operations and the business on financial and tax-related matters, helping identify solutions that allow the business and operations to proceed while mitigating tax risk.
Review and approve tax, statistical, and other statutory reporting, including CIT, VAT, withholding tax, and CFC (Controlled Foreign Companies) reporting
Prepare and submit CIT advance payments reports
Review and approve salary payment
Manage the timely fulfillment of tax obligations, including transfer pricing requirements, and liaise directly with tax authorities.
Oversee external consultants and auditors supporting tax reporting and audit processes.
Manage banking relationships, including service agreements, payment authorizations, client-bank signatures, and reconciliation of payment registries from external payment providers.
Support compliance with personal data protection, labor, and payroll legislation, including compensation and benefits administration.
Approve contracts in line with tax risk assessment and budget limits.
Close monthly/annual reporting periods and prepare management reports in line with group deadlines.
Participate in budgeting and planning processes.
Organize annual inventory of assets and liabilities.
Ensure compliance with currency regulation and IFRS requirements for foreign exchange differences, and manage tax matters related to non-resident transactions.
Prepare financial results and supporting calculations for dividend distribution
What will help you to be successful in this role?
- 7+ years of experience in accounting, including 2+ years in related leadership positions.
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Strong expertise in RK accounting legislation, the Tax Code, National Accounting Standards and IFRS requirements.
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Proven leadership skills to manage and develop the accounting team while conducting goal-setting and performance reviews.
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Experience with tax risk assessment, statutory reporting (CIT, VAT, WHT, CFC, etc), and liaising directly with tax authorities, consultants and external auditors.
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Proficiency in managing electronic invoicing (ESF), banking relationships, client-bank software and primary document flow.
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Solid understanding of financial planning, budgeting, period closing, and preparing financial statements for management and dividend distribution.
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Fluent English proficiency.
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Proficient user of 1C and Excel; experience with OneStream, Anaplan or similar reporting systems; experience in SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.
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Well-developed communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders across junior, senior and cross-functional levels. Strong business acumen to understand how to cover tax and financial risks while actively supporting business initiatives.
What do we offer?
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Competitive salary and annual merit-based performance bonus.
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Hybrid work model combining office and remote options for flexibility.
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Comfortable and modern work environment reflecting European corporate standards and culture.
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Comprehensive medical insurance package for employee health and well-being.
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Corporate benefits include learning and development programs, training opportunities, and sports expense compensation.
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Opportunity to work in a dynamic e-commerce environment with a collaborative team that values openness, respect, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).