Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 80,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

Could you be the full-time Senior Accountant in Astana we’re looking for?

 

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your finance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Ruslan Sapargaliyev (Alstom Transportation Kazakhstan Site Controller in Astana), and work alongside smart, responsible, hardworking teammates.

 

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

 

We’ll look to you for:

 

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the direct reportees: accounts receivables, accounts payables.
• Develop, implement and maintain best practice policies and procedures to ensure good financial control.
• Provide advise on financial matters, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and corporate standards (adherence to E-book and the ALSTOM RAM).
• Ensure all identified controls, which are allocated as a process owner, are updated and reflective of the actual situation.
• Leading the process of reconciliation with vendors & customers.

• Periodic review of accounting transactions in SAP to make sure SOD principles are followed up.

• Responsibility for the control and preparation for Internal and External Audits, ensuring that any internal or external audit findings are logged and actioned in line with promised deadlines.

• Monitor and review the balance sheet on a monthly basis in line with the deadlines.

• Ensure that Finance departmental work instructions are written, communicated and stored in an accessible place and are updated regularly to reflect continuous improvements.

 

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s /Master’s degree in accounting/finance/economy or another business-related field or equivalent knowledge or experience/
• Experienced in Financial Accounting, Management Control and Statutory Reporting.
• Ability to influence, persuade and obtain commitment.
• Excellent Communication skills – written, verbal and listening.
• Self-motivated with drive, resilience and enthusiasm.
• Good Organization, project management and decision making skills.
• IT skills - Excel, PowerPoint and MS Word. SAP-User.
• IFRS 9, 15, 16 good knowledge and practice.

 

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards here
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, annual bonus).

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

 

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.