Budget Control Specialist

General Requirements:

Higher education, university degree (4-year bachelor level) with a specialization in one of the following fields: finance, accounting, audit and control, management.

Consistent progression towards and attainment of the CIMA/ACCA professional certification

Strong proficiency in accounting and financial analysis; minimum 3-4 years of experience with focus on Financial reporting, planning and analysis;

Strong competencies and proven hands-on experience in data analysis using Microsoft Excel;

Strong competencies and applied experience in accounting software (SAP is strongly desired), Excel, PowerPoint (database management skills is a plus);

Experience in management accounting and cost accounting (labor rates, absorption, production costing, cost allocation methodologies);

Rigor, attention to details, capability to summarize complex issues into key points

Ability to communicate professionally with upper management and to educate non-financial audience;

Ability to deliver tangible results and self-organize around the department’s schedule;

Self-starter, self-motivated, showing drive and curiosity, strong analytical and communication skills

Knowledge of Kazakh and Russian languages, and Advanced level (speaking, writing, reading) in English.

Duties and functions:

Preparation of financial reports: ensure that costs center reports are prepared in a timely manner, in a way consistent with accounting principles and auditable in the need arises.

Provide relevant analysis in cost performance of different functions and be able to communicate the results at different levels within and outside the organization. Research and identify root causes of cost deviations. Backup analysis by thorough document trail. Take part in the planning of the savings of the company, participate and coordinate calculation of the savings.

Planning and budgeting: participate to the company’s planning and forecast process. Consolidate budgets of different directions. Double-check validity of assumptions and cost modeling methodology. Communicate results to operations teams. Identify risks and opportunities.

Develop cost analysis tools: create and maintain as necessary tools to efficiently and reliably extract, present and analyze financial performance.

Together with Accounting participate in the month end closing activities and provide quality information for the required reporting to the Shareholders.

Conditions:

Position based on Astana (5*2 days, 8 hours working day)

The successful candidate will be offered competitive package with the Company benefits.

Please, send your CV in Russian and English.