Key responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle: bookkeeping, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and month-end/year-end close
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with local accounting standards
• Oversee tax accounting and ensure full compliance with Kyrgyz tax legislation (VAT, corporate income tax, payroll taxes)
• Submit all required financial and tax reports to both parent companies
• Liaise with and coordinate external tax and accounting advisory firms
• Manage and develop the finance team (4–5 people): task allocation, quality control, professional development
• Maintain internal financial controls and accounting policies
• Support annual audits and regulatory inspections
• Participate in budgeting, cash flow planning, and financial forecasting

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• 5+ years of experience in accounting and/or finance, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role
• Strong hands-on knowledge of accounting: bookkeeping, financial statements, cost accounting
• Deep understanding of Kyrgyz tax law, accounting standards (KSAS), and local regulatory requirements — mandatory
• Experience managing a finance or accounting team
• English proficiency (written and spoken) — required for reporting to parent companies

Nice to have

• Experience in retail, FMCG, or duty-free / import-export business
• Experience in a holding or dual-reporting corporate structure
• Professional accounting certification (ACCA, DipIFR, or equivalent)