Chief Accountant

TITLE: Chief Accountant

POSITION LOCATION: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time (40 hours/week)

American Councils for International Education is a premier, international non-profit organization creating educational opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Through academic exchanges, overseas language immersion, and educational development programs, American Councils has designed and administered innovative programs that broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding for more than 40 years across more than 80 countries.

The Chief Accountant is responsible for all financial transactions and wire transfers, bookkeeping, expense reporting, filing of financial documents and reporting to the State Taxation Committee and Ministry of Finance. In addition to financial responsibilities, the Chief Accountant will provide legal, compliance, and human resource support to the American Councils office. The Chief Accountant will supervise an administrative staff of an Assistant Accountant, Office Manager, and oversee and approve transactions from the USAID Financial Lead. This position reports directly to the Country Director.     

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares accounting management policy in line with local legislation and financial policies and regulations of the HQ
• Detects and addresses potential compliance issues proactively
• Prepares budget forecasts and expense reports for HQ on monthly base
• He/She Is responsible for payroll activities and all relevant reporting
• Handles monthly, quarterly and annual closings and reporting
• Reconciles accounts payable and receivable

·        Day-to-day financial transactions management

·        Posting receipts, invoices on a daily basis

·        Maintains and updates organization inventory records, write-off of goods and materials.

·        Prepares monthly payroll Tax reports.

·        Makes wire payment to different vendors, consultants and etc.

·        Provides expert assessment on  financial compliance, legal, and HR related issues if necessary

·        Monitors and mentors/trains junior staff

·        Maintains constant communication with governmental agencies (State Taxation Committee and Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of labor, etc.) and briefes the company management about policy changes impacting organization’s operations

·        Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Quaifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management required; Master’s degree preferred
• Full professional proficiency in English (fluency preferred); Russian fluency required; Uzbek strongly preferred and recommended.
• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in accounting.
• Outstanding time management, organization and planning skills
• Strong data entry and bookkeeping skills.
• Cross-cultural competencies, detail oriented, with strong communication skills with international stakeholders, government stakeholders, and vendors.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and 1C.

Compensation

·        Amerian Councils for International Education offers a competitive entry-level international salary based on Tashkent, Uzbekistan cost of living standards.

TO APPLY:

·        Please send to info.uz@americancouncils.org your resume/CV as well as a cover letter that includes the following: (i) why are interested in the position, (ii) why you are well suited for the position, and (iii) what you would expect as a monthly salary (final takehome salary amount per month after taxes). Your resume/CV should be saved as follows: LAST NAME OF APPLICANT-resume.doc (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-resume.doc). Your cover letter should be saved as: LAST NAME OF APPLICANT-letter.doc (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-letter.doc). File extensions of .docx are also acceptable. Hiring will be conducted on a rolling basis, the position will be filled immediately once the proper candidate is interviewed and selected. Interested candidates should submit their application as soon as possible.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – American Councils is committed to taking affirmative steps to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities, and strives to ensure that meaningful employment and promotional opportunities are maintained for everyone. American Councils’ commitment to equal employment opportunity is based not only on federal requirements, but also on a longstanding commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information