Chief Accountant - Esculap - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
"Esculap" Ltd. is looking for a Chief Accountant. The incumbent will take responsibility for the all-accounting transactions, provide functional support to all financial and administrative functions and services, conduct financial and administrative operations, implement policies and procedures on all accounting, administration, auditing, financial and budgeting activities and internal controls. The Chief Accountant will report to the Director of the company.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide support to the operation and development of the accounting system, structures and procedures;
- Oversee day-to-day accounting transactions, implement policies, procedures and systems;
- Review, develop and enhance accounting and financial information systems as well as current and proposed procedures;
- Be responsible for reporting and accounting system control, supervise accounts staff team;
- Coordinate improvement and operations of accounts payable, accounts receivable and collection systems;
- Provide accounting and financial analysis and make proper recommendations;
- Manage preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual book closings and balances according to the Armenian Legislation;
- Prepare and submit annual tax report and quarterly reports to local tax authorities, Social Protection Fund and Employment Fund while minimizing taxes payable and excluding penalties;
- Execute payments on behalf of the company;
- Manage bank accounts and petty cash;
- Maintain confidentiality of all documents;
- Perform other accounting related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in accounting/ finance;
- 3-5 years of experience in finance/ accounting areas;
- Work experience as a Chief Accountant;
- Good knowledge of 1C;
- Computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word);
- Excellent knowledge of Tax Laws/ Labour Legislation;
- Analytical skills, attention to details and follow through on assigned duties;
- Good knowledge of Russian and English languages;
- Ability to work under pressure on multiple tasks and within deadlines;
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills and strong professional ethics.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Highly competitive

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates should send a CV to: esculap@esculap.am with a note of "Chief Accountant" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interviews.