Chief Accountant Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage and oversee the accounting team
• Conduct all necessary training to keep the team's skills and knowledge up to date
• Ensure that all necessary documents are requested, collected, and compiled
• Oversee the processing of payroll, income and VAT taxes
• Detect and address potential compliance issues proactively
• Review and control all daily accounting transactions for correctness and compliance with international standards.
• Preparing month-end reports for management, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Performing and ensuring a smooth periodical and year-end closing within the set deadlines.
• Handle the closing process and take charge of applying the closing checklist, to ensure the issuance of a fair set of accounts.
• Maintain highly organized and updated client files
• Work collaboratively with other teams to achieve shared goals
• Report directly to the CEO

Chief Accountant Requirements and Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 7 years' experience in accounting in a corporate setting
• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases
• Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details
• Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding phone and email etiquette
• Able to motivate the team and lead by example