AP Accountant (Accounts Payable)

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.

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

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 EPAM's internal learning database
• 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)
• Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership