Chief Accountant, Payments

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kazakhstan.

📋 Description

• Take charge of comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting practices in accordance with IFRS and Kazakhstan legislation, ensuring preparedness for external audits.

• Guarantee precise accounting and reconciliation of client funds that are kept separate from corporate funds.

• Assist in the calculation and reporting of prudential norms and capital requirements.

• Prepare and submit financial, tax, and statistical reports in a timely manner.

• Develop group and parent-company reports, including involvement in consolidated group audits.

• Uphold a strong internal control system that is ready for regulatory scrutiny.

• Generate documentation and provide explanations for external auditors and the National Bank of Kazakhstan.

• Serve as a primary finance representative with regulators, external auditors, tax authorities, and correspondent banks.

• Manage and coordinate the accounting team, outsourced services, and the group's central accounting functions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics; postgraduate education or professional certifications (ACCA, CAP/CIPA, DipIFR) are preferred.

• Over 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, including managerial positions, with at least 5 years as Chief Accountant or Deputy Chief Accountant in a fintech, payment, banking, or microfinance setting.

• Compliance with clause 7 of the Accounting Rules (Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 531 dated 4 June 2021) and the Qualification Directory of Positions of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

• Comprehensive accounting experience adhering to IFRS and Kazakhstan legislation, with a solid understanding of reporting requirements for international company groups.

• Extensive knowledge of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, covering CIT, withholding CIT, VAT, individual income tax, and social payments.

• Proven experience in tax audits and communication with tax authorities.

• Familiarity with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Payments and Payment Systems" and regulations for first-category payment organizations, including client fund segregation, prudential norms, and capital requirements.

• Experience with annual and quarterly external audits conducted by a Big Four firm.

• Proficient in preparing documentation and explanations for auditors and regulators.

• Experience using NetSuite (Oracle), encompassing bookkeeping, reporting, and general ledger modules.

• Advanced skills in Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and handling large datasets.

• Experience with online banking platforms of Kazakhstani banks.

• Fluent in Russian for statutory record-keeping and reporting.

• Proficient in English at an intermediate level or higher for communication with the international group.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and company benefits.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Continuous learning and development.

• Autonomy within an innovative work environment.

• Collaboration with top-tier talent in a global organization.

• User-focused global organization with a flat organizational structure.