Finance Manager

Job Description

1. Responsible for preparing financial reports in accordance with local accounting standards, ensuring that all accounting, reporting, taxation, and other related financial matters meet internal and external audit requirements. 2. Responsible for researching and monitoring changes in the tax-related laws and regulations of Kazakhstan in a timely manner; accurately analyze the tax implications on the local entities. 3. Cooperate with HQ‘s finance/tax team; participate in tax planning for local entities and lead the implementation of tax planning strategies. 4. Responsible for tax registration, tax filing, tax invoice issuance and archive as well as applying for local tax refund/tax incentives for local entities; Support local tax audits and communicate with local tax authorities. 5. Responsible for finding local auditors, negotiating audit fees, providing relevant materials for auditing to ensure timely issuance of audit reports. 6. Responsible for local employee T&E payment and handling employee reimbursement Q&A, oversea account payable accounting and payment related compliance review; and support overseas management report analysis and data reconciliation for payment process. 7. Responsible for identifying and controlling key financial control points in business processes, ensuring efficient and compliant financial processes.

Job Requirements:

Education/Experience:

1. Bachelor degree or above, majoring in accounting, tax, economics and other related fields.

2. At least 3 years or above of finance/tax work experience at large entities or accounting firms in Kazakhstan.

Knowledge:

1. Proficient English communication and writing skills, Fluent verbal/written in Kazakh and Chinese is preferred.

2. Excellent team coordination and communication skills, strong problem-solving skills.

3. Proficient in operating Office, with strong Excel processing and text summary abilities. Proficient in using SAP system is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

1. Must have excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.

2. Self-motivated & learning.

3. Proactive and creative.

4. Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.

5. Self-confidence. Self-motivated and goal driven. Orientation toward results.