Accountant
Objectives & Measurement - Key Responsibilities
Including but not limited to:
Management Accounting
• Perform Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Post transactions arising out of reconciliations
• Perform Compliance scorecard testing
• Create new customers in ERP system
• Submission of invoices to BP (travel regularly twice a week)
• Credit control and resolution of any issues arising with the customer invoices
• Reconcile inter-company payables accounts and resolve issues if any
• Reconcile inter-company pool bank account
• Suggest, discuss and implement any system changes
• Carry out any special tasks for management information as assigned from time to time
• Any other tasks as assigned from time to time
• Timeliness and accuracy of accounting data
• Achievements of KPIs
• Flexibility to work overtime as and when required and cover for other members within the department
Tax Accounting
• Collect data necessary for the statutory reporting: tax, pension fund, statistics and any other required;
• Where collection of some data is tasked to the accountants, supervise, assist and chase them up for this;
• Maintain statutory accounts according to the existing legal rules and requirements;
• Ensure statutory reports are submitted timely and accurately;
• Keep in touch with the statutory bodies and sort out any issues that may arise from the reporting;
• Keep being informed about changes in the legislation and apply them properly for the company benefit;
• Participate in the statutory audits and collect all necessary data and disclosures for the audit purposes;
• Inform management about changes in the statutory tax legislation.
In addition to the above, applicant is expected to have the following competences and abilities:
• Processing and supervising Accounts Payable
• Processing payroll
• Identifying and processing General Ledger transactions to finalize Trial Balance
• Review of tax accrual accounts and verification of data for filing of tax returns
• Have good knowledge about the GAAP and tax accounting standards of Azerbaijan
Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications
• Bachelors/Masters degree in commerce and accounting
• At least 5 to 7 years work exercise in a similar environment
• Strong computer skills especially in Microsoft Office products
• Understanding of the general ERP systems. Experience of work with ERP is preferable.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize workload and be able to work under pressure and take on several concurrent tasks
• Self-starter who can work on own initiatives with minimal supervision
• Enthusiastic, proactive and flexible approach to work
Core Competencies
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
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