Главный бухгалтер (Chief Accountant / Principal Accountant)

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Responsibilities: Maintain the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping of the Branch in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Accounting and Financial Reporting” and IFRS/national accounting standards, ensuring consistency between accounting vouchers, records and ledgers. Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring that the annual financial report is prepared and submitted by April 30 of the following year as required by law. Develop and maintain the Branch’s accounting policies and accounting procedures to meet the requirements of the headquarters’ consolidated financial reporting, internal financial controls and audits. Calculate, prepare and timely pay all taxes and mandatory contributions of the Branch in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including corporate income tax (CIT), value-added tax (VAT), individual income tax (IIT), social tax, mandatory pension contributions (OPV), mandatory social health insurance contributions (OSMS), and other statutory payments. 2. Manage VAT registration and the issuance, receipt, verification and archiving of electronic invoices (ESF) through the IS ESF system. 3. Prepare and submit tax returns on time through the Taxpayer’s Cabinet of the Republic of Kazakhstan, monitor changes in tax legislation, including the new Tax Code effective from 2026, and promptly identify tax compliance risks. 4. Liaise with tax authorities, assist with tax audits and consultations, and handle matters related to the application of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Kazakhstan and China. Manage the Branch’s bank accounts, fund receipts and payments, foreign exchange settlements, and ensure compliance in cross-border fund transfers. Handle payroll calculation and salary disbursement for local employees, and withhold and remit relevant taxes and contributions. Cooperate with the annual financial audit and special audits arranged by the headquarters, and liaise with local accounting firms. Maintain good communication with tax authorities, banks, statistics agencies, registration authorities, etc. Support project cost accounting, contract receipt/payment ledgers and project financial analysis. Liaise with the headquarters’ Finance Department, submit reports and materials required by the headquarters in a timely manner, and implement the headquarters’ financial policies. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or above in accounting, finance, economics or a related discipline. At least 5 years of experience as a chief accountant or head of accounting, with the ability to independently handle the complete accounting of an enterprise. Familiarity with Kazakhstan’s accounting law, tax law (including the new Tax Code effective from 1 January 2026) and IFRS/national accounting standards. Proficiency in accounting software such as 1C:Accounting (Kazakhstan version), and familiarity with the electronic invoice (ESF) system and online tax filing through the Taxpayer’s Cabinet. Fluent in Russian reading and writing (working language); proficiency in Kazakh is an advantage. Good professional ethics, strong compliance awareness, high sense of responsibility, and ability to work under pressure. Holding the national “Professional Accountant” certification of Kazakhstan or international certifications such as ACCA or CIMA. Experience in financial accounting for foreign-invested enterprises, international engineering contracting, EPC projects or manufacturing. Communication skills in Chinese or English, and the ability to work with Chinese management. Experience in communicating with tax authorities and audit institutions and handling tax audits. Conditions: Professional development opportunities. Social insurance, mandatory health insurance, pension contributions, etc. will be made in accordance with the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Paid annual leave and local statutory holidays. Support from the headquarters and cooperation with an international team. Official employment in accordance with the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.