Chief Accountant

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, external funding and payroll.
• Maintain accurate accounting records.
• Oversee tuition collections, scholarships and student-receivable reconciliations.
• Review transactions, payments and payroll.
• Prepare VAT and other tax returns.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Complete month-end and year-end closing.
• Coordinate external audits.
• Ensure IFRS, tax and internal-policy compliance.
• Improve finance processes and controls and support the CFO.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• ACA, ACCA, CPA or another professional accounting association membership.
• Minimum five years in a similar or related accounting role.
• Strong IFRS, Cyprus VAT and tax-legislation knowledge.
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Experience with NAV or another ERP/accounting system.
• Medium/large organisation and higher-education experience are advantages.
• Excellent written and spoken Greek and English.
• Leadership, analytical, organisational and people-management skills.

Benefits

• ✓Remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
• ✓13th salary.
• ✓Professional and dynamic working environment.
• ✓Professional development and career-growth opportunities.