The Role:
* Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of internal management reporting requirements
* Ensure that all documentation complies with company regulations, professional standards, and IFRS and statutory reporting guidelines.
* Coordinate month-end and year-end close process.
* Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
* Assess financial reporting systems, accounting and investment activities, and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, and other financial control functions
* Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting, coordinate activities of external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
* Coordinate the activities of internal auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations and prepare management reply where relevant. Direct and participate in the product unit cost analyses and identify areas for cost reduction.
* Assist with accounting close procedures, including creation of analytic reports and special projects relating to specific account balances and procedures
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual IFRS financial statements
* Assist in technical accounting research related to the proper application of accounting pronouncements and guidance, including the implementation of new accounting pronouncements
* Develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed
* Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics. A Master's degree in Business Administration will be a plus
* Should be detail oriented and analytical problem solver
* Ability to respond effectively to the inquires or complaints
* Should be able to meet specified deadlines
* Organization skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, to prioritize workload and to work under stress
* Have good knowledge and working experience of tax accounting procedures and IFRS reporting practices
* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial reporting
* Big 4 experience is highly preferable
* Be proficient with an enterprise accounting software and financial reporting applications as well as Microsoft Excel
* Should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency (spoken and written) in Azeri and English
* Experience in SAP ERP system is preferable
* The candidates with an international certificate credentials such as ACCA, CPA or CIMA are highly preferable
About Fircroft:
Fircroft has been placing people in specialist technical industries for approaching half a century, focusing on mid to senior level engineers for contract and permanent roles worldwide. By applying for this job you give consent for Fircroft to contact you, via email & telephone, to discuss your application along with future positions and Fircroft's services.
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