Chief Accountant

On behalf of our client, renowned international company, we are looking for qualified and motivated candidate for the position Chief Accountant.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and implementing objectives, policies, procedures and priorities related to financial management, budgeting and accounting. Ensuring that all processes, policies and procedures are compliant with local GAAP and company accounting policies and procedures
• Participates in setting up a system of controls related to financial reporting and development of new financial procedures
• Organization and effective management of the Accounting Department
• Monitoring of tax laws and accounting standards
• Sets up accounting records for an accurate representation of all transactions and timely posting of business events in the information system
• Performing the documentary and financial control of the accounting documentation (circulation, approval, reliability, etc.). Ensure the legality, timeliness and correctness of the execution of documents, compilation of payroll calculations, the correct calculation and transfer of taxes and other mandatory payments
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reporting packages in line with local GAAP and in line with IFRS, the accounting policies of the Company Group and other Company’s instructions
• Responsible for the active contribution to the period-end closing and reporting as well as for the accuracy of data in all reports under his/her authority
• Monitoring the realization of the annual inventory of assets
• Preparing various reports concerning the company’s business operations, prepares and participates in cost analysis, estimates and plans
• Preparation and submission of tax returns, statistical reporting
• Performing tasks related to transfer pricing policies
• Conducting financial operations
• Interaction with inspection, tax and auditors
• Being actively involved into various projects, related to changes in business processes (upgrade of ERP system, documents management system etc)
• He/she is constantly upgrading and improving his/her work and professional competencies in order to improve work procedures
• Conducts employee training and mentors interns and new hires as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant University education
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance in an international company
• Licensed Accountant
• Management and leadership experience
• Knowledge of North Macedonian tax, labor and other applicable legislation
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Experience in providing data to tax and other state authorities
• Experience in preparing different types of reports and analyses, forecasts and budgets
• Excellent knowledge of ERP accounting software
• Professional user in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English
• Developed communication skills
• Analytical and detail oriented
• Open for teamwork and cooperation