Job Description
Job Overview
The Senior Accountant will be based at the company's local office in Azerbaijan and
will be responsible for end-to-end accounting, treasury control, payroll
administration, and local tax compliance for the Azerbaijan trading entity. The role
will serve as the primary finance contact for Group Headquarters, ensuring accurate
financial reporting, compliance with local regulations, and effective financial
controls.
The successful candidate will manage day-to-day accounting operations
independently at the local office while reporting directly to Group Headquarters and
providing regular updates on financial performance, local tax matters, and regulatory
developments.
Responsibilities :
Key Responsibilities
1. Perform full-cycle bookkeeping, maintain general ledger accounts, prepare
financial statements, and manage month-end and year-end closing processes;
2. Prepare and submit statutory tax filings, administer payroll, and ensure
compliance with local tax and employment-related obligations;
3. Monitor bank accounts, review and initiate bank payments in accordance
with internal approval procedures, safeguard banking security keys, and
control financial risks;
4. Maintain accounting records for office equipment, furniture, and other fixed
assets, including depreciation and disposals where applicable;
5. Record purchases, usage, and write-offs of service spare parts and other
inventory items, maintain accurate accounting balances, and coordinate
periodic physical stock counts with relevant operational personnel;
6. Coordinate with the local external accounting or CPA firm, prepare supporting
documentation, and assist with annual audits;
7. Prepare and submit regular financial reports and accounting data to Group
Headquarters in accordance with Group reporting requirements and
deadlines;
8. Monitor changes in local tax legislation and regulatory requirements and
communicate their potential impact to Group Headquarters;
9. Operate the ERP system for daily accounting transactions, reconciliations,
financial reporting, and document management;
10. Liaise with local banks, tax authorities, auditors, and other relevant third
parties on accounting, tax, and compliance matters;
11. Ensure compliance with applicable Azerbaijani accounting standards, tax
legislation, banking regulations, and foreign exchange requirements;
12. Identify financial and compliance risks, maintain effective internal controls,
and advise Group Headquarters on local accounting, tax, and regulatory
matters.
Requirements :
Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
2. Minimum 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience, preferably in a trading
or commercial business;
3. Practical knowledge of Azerbaijani accounting standards, tax legislation,
statutory reporting, payroll requirements, and banking regulations;
4. Hands-on experience with ERP systems and electronic accounting and
document management processes;
5. Business-level English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively
with Group Headquarters and prepare financial reports in English;
6. Azerbaijani language proficiency is required; Russian is an advantage;
7. Ability to work independently at the local office while reporting directly to
Group Headquarters and coordinating with local external accountants,
auditors, banks, and tax authorities;
8. Strong understanding of internal controls, payment authorization procedures,
bank account management, and financial risk prevention;
9. High level of integrity, accuracy, accountability, and self-discipline, with strong
organizational and communication skills;
10. Ability to manage competing priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and
proactively communicate financial, tax, and regulatory risks to Group
Headquarters;
11. Experience in fixed asset accounting, inventory and spare parts accounting,
and depreciation is an advantage;
12. CPA or another relevant professional accounting qualification is an advantage.