CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an expanding Real Estate Development & Investment company with operations here in Cyprus, we are seeking to recruit a Chief Accountant to join their growing team based in Limassol. Reporting to the Finance Director you will play a key role in the smooth operation of our client’s finance department. Our client is seeking applicants who are educated to degree level in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related fields, who are full members of a recognised accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CPA). You will need to hold approximately 5 years of relevant professional experience, and be fluent in both verbal and written Greek and English. An attractive remuneration package is on offer, based on skills and experience.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Prepare, support, monitor and upload annual budgets.
• Monitor the cost and internal controls according to Group policies.
• Ensure that monthly management accounts, financial statements and all financial information are prepared and recorded in a timely manner.
• Prepare, support, monitor and upload quarterly forecasts.
• Ensure timely payment of company’s obligations to suppliers, tax authorities and other parties.
• Ensure that financial policies and procedures are developed and updated according to group’s policies.
• Support the local Finance Director in relevant meetings with the Management as necessary.
• Liaise with external associates such banks, auditors, clients, etc…
• Monitor and oversee the analysis of key performance indicators.
• Preparation of accounting file for the external accountants and auditors, together with supporting documentation.
• Cooperation with the company’s external accountants, auditors and tax advisors during the accounting and audit period.
• Preparation and collection of all the relevant information for the registration/deregistration of employees with the social insurance department and tax authorities.
• Maintain all appropriate records for Employees according to Labor Law and Group policies.
• Arranging amendments to tax and social insurance department related to the company data (for example, officers and address change).
• Preparation of initial Tax computation of new employees, including for review by company auditor.
• Issue the TD63 of the previous year.
• Preparation of payroll and PAYE computation.
• Calculation of bonuses and compensation to employees (business trip expenses, company-related and agreed expenses).
• Preparation and submission on a monthly basis of the payments to social insurance.
• Preparation and submission on a monthly basis of the PAYE payments to Tax authority.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or a related field.
• Member of a professional Accounting body (ACA/ACCA/CPA).
• Approximately 5 years working experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of Caseware is a must.
• Experience with Navision, JDE, Hyperion, and/or MS Dynamics will be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Fluency in Greek and English.
• Dynamic with an ability to solve problems and provide results.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR7904. 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.