Accountant

Job Location: ​Almaty​

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records, managing customs expenses for import deliveries, and preparing documentation for foreign economic activities

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure completeness, timeliness, and accuracy in the preparation of electronic invoices (ESF) and shipping notes (SNT) (reconciliation with SAP, uploading to the portal, correct preparation, registration, and control of receiving the mark from the State Revenue Committee).
• Conduct customs expenses for import deliveries.
• Form a package of documents for foreign economic activity (FEA), and communicate with the logistics department.
• Ensure completeness, timeliness, and accuracy in reflecting marketing, trade marketing, and general administrative expenses in accordance with legislation and IFRS standards.
• Control the correctness of primary documents, supporting documents, and contracts.
• Participate in the closing of reporting periods within your area of responsibility according to the closing schedule.
• Form and reflect reserves within your area of responsibility.
• Prepare documents for payment in accordance with the payment procedure and currency legislation.
• Control the expenditure of advertising materials according to reports from advertising agencies.

Who we are looking for:

• Completed higher education in Economics / Finance
• Proficiency in English at an Intermediate level or higher (both spoken and written).
• Knowledge of SAP FI transactions is an advantage.
• Mandatory knowledge of accounting standards, tax, and currency legislation.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Attention to detail, diligence, ability to work with large volumes of information and documents, good communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.