Group Chief Accountant

For one of our clients – an American organization – we are looking for a candidate for the position of Chief Accountant for the company’s branch in Ukraine.

Place of work: Kyiv, Ukraine

Responsibilities:

• Managing a subordinate accounting team (5+ people)
• Overseeing all financial activities of the company, ensuring up-to-date and compliant accounting records
• Supervising all tax matters, accounting, and fiscal issues
• Overseeing financial operations in the areas of accounting, treasury, taxation, and finance
• Ensuring accurate and compliant accounting records for both US GAAP and local statutory purposes
• Guaranteeing that all financial statements meet local reporting requirements
• Timely submission of company tax returns – corporate and income taxes, VAT, and social security
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key business partners in the Ukrainian entity, including internal and external auditors, outsourcing companies, tax advisors, fiscal authorities, financial institutions, and others
• Collaborating closely with the Country Director to achieve the company’s financial goals
• Reconciling balance sheets, including intercompany accounts
• Maintaining proper inventory control

Requirements:

• Higher education in economics, finance, or accounting, or relevant work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience in Finance/Accounting within an international or multinational company, preferably with a US parent company
• Solid knowledge of local corporate and income taxes, local GAAP, and US GAAP
• Experience with ERP accounting systems, both in usage and implementation; proficiency in Excel
• Advanced English skills (spoken and written) – minimum level B2
• Knowledge of ORACLE is an advantage
• Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills, proven leadership abilities, and a team-oriented mindset
• Sense of ownership and decision-making skills
• Experience in transformation or system implementation projects is a plus

Offer:

• Full-time employment contract
• Medical Care
• Hybrid work - 3 days in the office in Kyiv, 2 days from home
• Personal development opportunities and access to online training
• Up to 50% discount to purchase company products
• Possibility to shape our company through CI activities & programs