Position Details
Job Title: Senior Accounting Officer
Department: Finance
Location: Nicosia
What You Will Be Doing:
· Oversee and review the daily bookkeeping of supplier invoices, bank transactions, and monthly customer invoicing performed by the wider accounting team, ensuring accuracy and consistency at all times.
· Review weekly bank reconciliations and the weekly bank balances report, identifying and resolving discrepancies flagged by the team.
· Oversee supplier reconciliations, including sign-off prior to payment runs, and manage the year-end supplier reconciliation process end-to-end.
· Prepare and review month-end accounting reports, providing meaningful commentary and analysis to the Financial Controller.
· Own the preparation and review of supporting schedules for VAT return submissions, liaising with tax advisors as needed.
· Act as a primary point of contact for external auditors and other business partners, coordinating information requests and resolving queries efficiently.
· Support the Financial Controller with statutory financial statement preparation and other technical reporting requirements.
· Ensure full compliance with local tax regulations, VAT obligations, and applicable financial legislation, keeping all records audit-ready at all times.
· Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to more junior members of the accounting team.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for a portfolio of clients, ensuring completeness and integrity of data.
· Provide support with external auditors, banks, tax authorities, and other key stakeholders on behalf of clients and the firm.
· Drive continuous process improvements and strengthen internal controls within the accounting function.
· Lead or support ad hoc projects and accounting-related requests as they arise.
Requirements
· Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
· Experience in a similar accounting role, ideally within an international, professional services, or regulated financial services environment will be consider as an advantage.
· Demonstrable experience supervising or mentoring junior accounting staff.
· Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and internal controls.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, and experience with financial reporting and ERP tools.
· Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
· Solid understanding of Cyprus tax regulations, VAT requirements, and financial compliance obligations.
· Familiarity with accounting software such as PatSoft, Sofia, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be considered a significant advantage.
Benefits
· Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities within a growing firm
· Competitive remuneration package reflective of your experience and contribution
· 13th salary
· Annual performance bonus
· Provident Fund upon completion of one year with the firm
· Life insurance upon successful completion of the probation period
· Dedicated parking spot
· Friday afternoons off — every week
· Flexible working hours to support your work-life balance
· Dress for the occasion policy
Applications
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to:
https://kiteserve.bamboohr.com/careers/27?source=aWQ9MTA%3D
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in Kiteserve.
Applications
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to: https://kiteserve.bamboohr.com/careers/27?source=aWQ9MTA%3D
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in Kiteserve.
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