All-round Financial Accountant

Your job at Rijk Zwaan

As Financial Accountant you will report to the Managing Director Finance of Rijk Zwaan Almaty and you will be responsible for general accounting of the company, which includes:

• carrying out administrative and bookkeeping activities;
• maintaining financial records and statements to ensure transactions are accurately recorded;
• preparation of accounting reports, preparation of VAT declarations and VAT refund documents, process and follow up payments;
• following up debtors collection and taking care of payments.

Besides you will work at various financial projects such as launching a new accounting program software or support colleagues with some administrative tasks. 

We are looking for a Financial Accountant with:

• a University degree in Business Economics, Finance or Accounting;
• at least 3-year relevant experience in an Accounting department;
• knowledge of accounting and tax regulation in accordance with Kazakh legislation;
• well-developed financial and accounting skills;
• an intermediate level of English language;
• good knowledge of 1C 8.3 application, electronic invoice system (ESF), and Tax Cabinet;
• knowledge of Microsoft D365 or AX financial accounting system will be an additional advantage. 

Furthermore you live in Almaty or nearby in Kazakhstan, you are honest and reliable, someone who your colleagues can depend on. You look forward to be a part of an international innovative company. You are hands-on with broad interest across all administrative functions and like to work independently in a small office team. You have good analytical skills and are able to communicate well. You like to cooperate and to consult with colleagues in an international environment for an optimal result and you enjoy working in the office. You like to work in close-knit teams and value work and life balance. 

What can you expect from us?

As Financial Accountant you will be part of the office team. You will play an important role in supporting colleagues and making sure they can do their work smoothly. 

We are happy to offer you: 

• a permanent contract from the start;
• a good work-life balance, a 32 hours working week is possible to discuss; 
• a medical insurance and lunch allowance;
• an entrepreneurial work environment with constantly new challenges; 
• various internal and external professional and personal trainings;
• an extensive on boarding program, possibly supported by an international colleague.

Rijk Zwaan: your new employer?

Rijk Zwaan Almaty was established in 2010 and is headquartered in Almaty. We started with the sales of vegetable seeds of different crops. We sell our products throughout Kazakhstan as well as Central Asia. To become a major player in these markets, we are going to increase our activities in Central Asia in the coming years. At this moment, Rijk Zwaan Almaty employs 13 colleagues.