Chief Accountant
Core
Leads and develops the local accounting team, taking full ownership of statutory accounting and tax compliance in Kazakhstan in accordance with IFRS and local standards.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Accountant
Builds
Statutory accounting and tax compliance processes for the Kazakhstan entity
Domain
Accounting, Tax, Fintech/Delivery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, Tax audit defense, ERP system proficiency (1C: Enterprise 8.3), Data analytics (Excel, Power Query), IFRS compliance, High-volume transaction processing
Preferred skills
ACCA membership or DipIFR, Certified Tax Advisor, Experience in high-volume transactional tech platforms/fintech/telecom/retail
Technologies
1C: Enterprise 8.3, Excel, Power Query
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the local accounting team, Develop and update local accounting and tax policies, Streamline data flows between sales channels, invoicing, and ERP systems, Maintain audit-ready documentation and manage routine state tax audits, Collaborate with external outsource firms for tax returns, Optimize month-end closing routines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
