Head of Accounting (Russian-speaking) (VAC-A1157)

Job description

Our client is a CySEC-licensed Forex Company from Ukrainian origin based in Limassol and they are now recruiting for an experienced Russian-speaking Head of Accounting. This is an onsite job (no remote work). Work permit and relocation package to Cyprus can be offered.

Job Duties

• Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reports of non-resident companies are completed accurately and on time
• Assisting staff with the posting of transactions if needed
• Interaction and communication with the legal department
• Ensuring that all accounting processes align with IFRS and current financial legislation
• Hiring, training, and motivating accounting staff members while supervising and delegating department tasks
• Communicate with banks, payment service providers, and vendors regarding the payments
• Take full ownership of the Accounting Department and its future development
• Provide suggestions in terms of expenses optimization and cash flow management
• Manage relationships with external audit professionals and accounting partners
• Support audit process for a group of companies;
• Maintain an optimal tax structure for the company and individual projects. Adapt the structure to the changing needs of international legislation
• Advise CEO on the financial implications of business and capital structure, support strategic decisions
• Keeping informed about the latest developments in the finance industry. 

Job Requirements

• Proven 5+ years of experience as Head of Accounting/Chief Accountant
• Practical experience with IFRS and Financial Reporting
• Successful completion of the audit of non-resident companies
• Good knowledge of International Accounting Standards
• Experience of maintaining the accounting of non-resident companies
• Experience with Cyprus tax and accounting system will be considered an advantage
• Knowledge of the VAT/Income Tax/Social Insurance laws of Cyprus
• Knowledge of EU financial regulations and frameworks
• People management and Leadership skills
• Fluent in the English language both in speaking and writing, Ukrainian or Russian 

Job Benefits

• Professional and personal growth
• Challenging, fast-moving, and unique tasks in the FinTech field with our product
• Ability to be close to the business and take part in making fast decisions
• Partial compensation of language courses expenses
• Corporate library
• Regular team retrospectives
• Flexible schedule
• Paid vacations, sick leaves, public holidays, ability to take days off
• Corporate equipment

Working hours:

The working hours are 8am – 5pm or 9am-6pm (one hour lunch break), Monday - Friday

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) and include the reference: Head of Accounting (Russian-speaking) - VAC-A1157. We look forward to hearing from you!