About SMEC Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people. SMEC offers opportunities to contribute to iconic projects alongside experienced colleagues and leadership teams. As an established and growing organization, we empower employees to lead innovation. Every employee helps shape our business through teamwork, progressive thinking and creativity. We provide opportunities for our people to contribute to the business, deliver client value and grow their careers. By joining SMEC, you become part of a flexible, growing organization committed to corporate social responsibility, diversity and creating a better world. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to manage accounting operations, financial reporting, and statutory compliance in accordance with Kazakhstan's accounting and tax regulations. The role involves overseeing financial closing, tax reporting, reconciliations, and audits, while ensuring compliance with local requirements and IFRS. The successful candidate will work closely with local management and regional finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting. Ensure compliance with Kazakhstan's accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements. Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and management reports. Maintain the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and effective financial controls. Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, and Delegation of Authority requirements. Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and banks. Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow. Support budgeting, forecasting, and regional financial reporting. Maintain audit-ready documentation and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes. Supervise accounting team members and collaborate with regional and corporate finance teams. Suitable applicants will have/be: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred. 8-12 years of accounting and finance experience, including 3-5 years in a Finance Manager, Chief Accountant, Senior Accountant, or similar leadership role. Strong knowledge of Kazakhstan's accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory reporting, and IFRS. Proven experience in financial closing, financial statements, tax compliance, audit coordination, and internal controls. Experience with 1C Accounting, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Fluency in Russian and professional working proficiency in English are required. Knowledge of Kazakh is an advantage. SMEC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity as a strength for our people, clients, partners and communities. How to apply Please submit your application online. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Taimoor Tariq at [email protected] For more information, visit our websites: https://www.smec.com/ www.smec.com/careers All recruitment is managed by our Recruitment & Talent Team, and agency support is not required for this role. Please do not send resumes directly to SMEC employees. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.

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