On behalf of our client, a boutique firm of Certified Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors, providing services, from audit and assurance to tax and business consulting, we are looking for a Head of Accounting to be based at their offices in Limassol, Cyprus.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leads the team of the staff of the Accounting Department
- Reviews the work of his/her team members and ensures that work is prepared in accordance with professional standards and in compliance with the Law and Regulations
- Ensures that posting and processing of journal entries of all business transactions of clients in the accounting software
- Responsible for the VAT, VIES Returns
- Responsible for the tax returns ( e.g. IR1,IR4, IR7,IR603,IR614.etc.)
- Ensures that accounts receivable and accounts payable are reconciled quarterly and on year-end
- Responsible for the clients’ payroll
- Responsible for direct tax consulting
- Responsible to prepare the audit file for the auditors to perform the audit of the client and be the main contact with the auditors
- Liaises with clients in relation to accounting issues and tax obligations
- Provides on the job training and guidance to the team members
- Keeps up to date with all developments in the field of taxation and shares the knowledge with the staff
- Reports to the Partner for the progress of his/ her team
- Performing other job-related duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- A qualified accountant (ACCA,ACA) with 5 years or a non-qualified accountant with 10 years working experience in the accounting profession
- An academic background relating to Accounting, Finance, Economics
- Very Good knowledge of VAT and Tax Law
- Very Good knowledge and practical application of IAS and IFRS
- Very Good knowledge of MS Office-Word, Excel, Outlook
- Excellent command of Greek and English languages
- Ability to be a team leader
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good time management skills.
- Capable of working on own initiative.
- Pleasant personality.
- Eager to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package based on skills and experience
- Provident Fund
- 13th salary
- Annual Salary Reviews
- Flexible working hours
- Free Parking
- Friday afternoon off
- Flex Lunch Break
- Continuous development and training
All CVs will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.
