Chief accountant - Head of Account and Tax Office, PI ISSAI
Core
Lead the Account and Tax Office for Nazarbayev University's Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI), overseeing budget execution, IFRS reporting, tax compliance, and financial risk management.
Role type
Senior Finance Manager (Accounting & Tax)
Builds
Financial reports, tax filings, internal accounting methodologies, and risk management frameworks for a research institute.
Domain
Higher Education / Artificial Intelligence Research / Public Sector Finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
IFRS, Tax reporting, Financial analysis, Budget management, Risk assessment, Internal controls, Regulatory compliance, Data analysis, Process optimization
Preferred skills
Professional accountant certification (Kazakhstan), DipIFR/ACCA/CPA, Advanced Excel, 1C, Leadership, Strategic planning
Technologies
1C, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
Responsibilities
Present annual budget execution reports to governing bodies; Prepare and review cost calculations for works and services; Develop and improve accounting methodologies and internal regulatory documents; Coordinate tax accounting and prepare tax reporting forms; Support tax audits and inspections; Compile accounting statements in accordance with IFRS; Interact with state bodies on accounting data and reporting; Identify, assess, and monitor financial risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities