Head of Accounting Department

Job Responsibilities:

• Organize the activities of the accounting department, distribute tasks among employees, and monitor the timely execution of assignments;
• Ensure the correct, complete, and timely reflection of the company's financial and economic operations in accounting records;
• Oversee the proper preparation, verification, systematization, and storage of primary accounting documents;
• Monitor the accounting of bank and cash transactions, the accuracy of payment documents, and the timely execution of settlements;
• Ensure the accounting of accounts receivable and payable, reconciliation of mutual settlements with counterparties, and bank balances;
• Oversee the correct calculation of salaries, vacation pay, allowances, bonuses, and other payments, as well as related tax and insurance liabilities;
• Ensure the proper recognition of revenues and expenses in the corresponding reporting period, and the accounting of deferred expenses and accrued liabilities;
• Oversee the accounting of fixed assets, intangible assets, and inventory, the calculation of depreciation, and the formalization of inventory results;
• Monitor the correct reflection in accounting records of operations related to loans and borrowed funds, interest, commissions, and relevant provisions;
• Organize the closing of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting periods, verify account balances, and ensure necessary adjustments are made;
• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of tax and statistical reports, and the execution of tax and other mandatory payments;
• Participate in the preparation of financial statements and reports submitted to the Central Bank and other relevant authorities;
• Prepare accounting information and comparative cost reports for management, and report significant discrepancies found;
• Provide required documents and information for audit checks, and ensure identified deficiencies are rectified;
• Participate in improving accounting processes, accounting software, and internal control mechanisms.

Requirements:

• Higher education in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields;
• At least 5-7 years of work experience in a relevant field; experience in banking or MFI sector is preferred;
• Possession of a Professional Accountant Certificate (PAC) is preferred;
• High proficiency in 1C 8.3 software;
• High proficiency in MS Office programs, especially Excel;
• Knowledge of tax legislation, accounting, and financial reporting preparation;
• Knowledge and skills in accounting for loan operations and portfolio data reconciliation;
• Ability to work with electronic reporting portals;
• Analytical thinking, accuracy, responsibility, and ability to organize teamwork;
• Excellent command of Azerbaijani; knowledge of Russian is preferred.

Job Information:

• Salary: starting from 2,000 AZN;
• Work Location: Baku city, Ashiq Molla Juma street;
• Work Schedule: 5-day work week, 09:00–18:00;
• Comfortable office environment, modern management system, and a friendly team.

Please send your CV to the email address indicated on the Apply button, indicating “Head of Accounting Department” in the subject line.