CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a long-established and respected International Group of Companies with diverse business interests and investments, we are seeking to recruit an Accounting Officer to join their growing team based in Nicosia. Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the successful applicant will play a key role in the smooth running and operation of the finance function. You will ideally be educated to degree level in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field and will need to possess 3+ years of relevant accounting/bookkeeping experience. Candidates working towards the ACA/ACCA qualification are encouraged to apply and fluency in both verbal and written English is essential.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the decisions and instructions of management and the Chief Accountant are adhered to at all times.
• Assisting with the smooth running of the accounts and financial reporting function.
• Assisting with the preparation of all financial accounting responsibilities and deliverables.
• Ensuring maintenance of proper books of accounts in accordance with Cyprus legislation.
• Maintenance of the general ledger.
• Assisting with the preparation of periodic management accounts and reports as requested.
• Assisting in the financial reporting for allocated companies.
• “Rapid reaction” for ad hoc requests from Chief Accountant and provide “on demand” analysis on the outputs.
• Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standards and Cyprus companies Law.
• Liaising with Inland Revenue as required.
• Assisting with the preparation of annual tax computation.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of provisional tax declaration.
• Liaising with auditors and facilitating the audit for allocated companies.
• Preparation of reports as requested by the Chief Accountant.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Ideally educated to degree level in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 3+ years of Bookkeeping/Accounting experience is a must.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer.
• LCCI Higher or CAT qualified (desirable but not essential).
• Candidate working towards the ACCA/ACA qualification are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cyquoting the reference number CAR7065. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.