Accounting Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with strong knowledge of Ukrainian accounting and tax legislation to join our Finance team in Ukraine.

This role requires a solid understanding of Ukrainian accounting and tax requirements, strong practical accounting skills and the ability to independently manage a large volume of accounting transactions and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting activities in accordance with Ukrainian accounting and tax legislation.
Process and control a high volume of primary accounting documentation, invoices, acts, VAT/tax invoices and bank transactions.
Maintain accurate accounting records in BAS/BAF (1C).
Perform customer and supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Support contracts, additional agreements and customer master data.
Communicate with customers, suppliers and other counterparties regarding accounting documentation.
Support month-end closing and ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records.
Work with M.E.Doc, Vchasno and other Ukrainian electronic document/tax systems.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant accounting experience as a Senior Accountant, Accountant, Deputy Chief Accountant or Chief Accountant.
Strong knowledge of Ukrainian accounting and tax legislation — essential.
Solid practical knowledge of Ukrainian tax accounting, VAT and primary documentation.
Relevant university degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Economics or a related field.
Practical experience with BAS / BAF / 1C, M.E.Doc, Vchasno.
Experience working with a large volume of accounting documents and transactions.

Ukrainian – fluent/native level.
English – Intermediate or above.
Strong Excel/MS Office skills.

Personal Skills

High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong responsibility and ability to work independently.
Good organization and ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Advantage

Experience in logistics, shipping, freight forwarding or transportation.
Experience in an international company

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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