Snr. Specialist, Tax & Accounting - IRES | Vakansiya

Job Overview We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Specialist in Tax & Accounting to manage and oversee full accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting activities at a country level. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial operations, regulatory compliance, and alignment with international standards. Key Responsibilities Tax & Accounting Ensure full compliance with Azerbaijan tax legislation (CIT, VAT, WHT, Property tax, etc.) Manage preparation and submission of all tax filings and statutory declarations Act as main point of contact with tax authorities and regulatory bodies Lead tax audits, inspections, and risk assessments Review contracts and transactions from tax and accounting perspective Oversee GL postings, reconciliations, AP/AR processes Financial Reporting Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes Prepare and review financial statements (IFRS & local GAAP) Ensure consistency across accounting, tax, and management reports Coordinate external audits and resolve findings Governance & Controls Implement and improve accounting policies and internal controls Ensure proper ERP/accounting system setup (Oracle or similar) Maintain chart of accounts and reporting frameworks Team & Stakeholder Management Lead and develop finance team members Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders Promote strong compliance culture and accountability Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CA, ACMA) is mandatory 6–10 years of experience in finance within multinational companies Strong knowledge of  IFRS and Azerbaijan tax legislation Experience with audits, tax authorities, and regulatory compliance Big4 background is an advantage Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button . e-mail: recruitment@ires.az