We are seeking an Accountant with a finance or accounting background. In this position, you will collaborate with the global shared service Accounts Payable accounting team and participate in month-end closure and other accounting tasks.

This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Kazakhstan, whether it's your home or well-equipped offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.

Responsibilities

• Check the correctness of accounting attributes for expenditure supporting documents

• Make bank payments to EPAM counterparties, including domestic and foreign wire payments, batch and individual transfers

• Perform US GAAP bookkeeping for Company expenditures by type, as well as US GAAP bookkeeping for respective AP and bank payments

• Complete monthly accounting close of specified accounts in SAP according to established procedures

• Communicate with local statutory accountants regarding bookkeeping issues when necessary

• Provide explanations and supporting documentation to the Senior or Lead Accountant for all in-scope companies when required

• Respond to audit requests and attend regular meetings with external and internal auditors

• Participate in regular improvement process activities with the IT development team, analyze areas for improvement, and test new enhancements

Requirements

• Finance or accounting background

• 1+ years of accounting experience

• Familiarity with MS Office, especially Excel

• English level B2 or higher, both written and spoken

• Attention to detail

• High personal responsibility

• Ability to work within agreed rules and procedures

• Readiness for ongoing self-development

• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

• Readiness to shifted working hours 12 PM – 9 PM (UTC+6) / 11 AM – 8 PM (UTC+5)

Nice to have

• ACCA/DipIFR certification

• Knowledge of SAP

We offer/Benefits

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact  
• Corporate and social events 
• Enjoyable working environment

We invest in your growth: 

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
• Free English classes with certified teachers 
• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Medical & family care package   
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In Kazakhstan, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.