Deputy Chief Accountant (Group of Companies)

Experience

• Higher education in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• 7+ years of accounting experience
• 3+ years as Chief Accountant or Deputy Chief Accountant
• Experience working with group structures and/or non-resident entities
• Experience working with auditors
  
  Professional Knowledge

• Ukrainian accounting standards
• Ukrainian tax legislation (including sole proprietors)
• Ukrainian labor and HR legislation
• Currency regulation
• Practical VAT experience
  
  Personal Qualities
• Strong sense of responsibility
• High attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Structured and systemic thinking
• Team-oriented mindset and professional communication

• IFRS knowledge
• Experience with transfer pricing and export/import operations
• Understanding of US accounting (provider oversight level)
• English level B2 or higher
• Additional languages
  
  Tools
• 1C 8.3 (UTP)
• MS Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables)
• QuickBooks (as a plus)

Group Accounting & Tax

• Organize and oversee accounting and tax records across all group companies
• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual closings (journal entries, reconciliations, liabilities, primary documentation)
• Monitor tax calculations, filings, and payments
• Coordinate and supervise external accounting providers in foreign jurisdictions
  
  Reporting & Compliance
• Oversee preparation and submission of accounting and tax reports
• Maintain a compliance calendar across all jurisdictions
• Communicate and coordinate with auditors (Ukraine and international)
  
  Treasury & Management Support
• Participate in developing the group payment calendar
• Monitor cash flow from an accounting perspective
• Support budgeting processes and income/expense classification
• Reconcile accounting and management reporting data
  
  Processes & Internal Controls
• Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare internal guidelines and templates
• Administer and maintain the contract database
• Review key contract terms (currency, taxes, VAT, economic substance)