Head of Accounting

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  • Location

    Ukraine

  • Direction

    Administration

  • Experience

    7+ years

  • Department

    Finance

Uklon is a product IT company which develops a leading ride-hailing service. Daily, Uklon expert team pumps up one of the largest infrastructures on the market of Ukraine and abroad ensuring the interaction between drivers and riders. 
We create a high-load product with ambitious technological challenges, latest innovations and non-trivial moves behind. Our work framework is to test new hypotheses, push our ideas using the latest tech stack.
Let’s drive the industry together!

Join us as a Head of Accounting. 

Hiring process

Introduction and the final meeting.
In case you have any questions, feel free to contact our recruiter directly or via email at au.moc.nolku%40okneiikina.aravrav - we’re here to help!

What our offer includes specifically for this role

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    joining a top product IT Company in Ukraine that is part of a successful international holding whose shares are listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange

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    heading the formation and implementation of the financial strategy as part of accounting, guaranteeing the accuracy and transparency of financial reporting

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    managing the accounting department, developing a team of professionals and implementing innovative approaches to accounting and financial management

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    implementing and maintaining modern accounting systems and technologies to increase the accuracy and convenience of reporting

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    creating a culture of continuous learning and development in the team, supporting the implementation of best practices of accounting and financial management

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    regular performance & salary review

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    an annual bonus upon achieving the Company’s goals

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    cooperating with a Ukrainian market-leading Company where every teammate is valuable and has a real impact on processes and the result

How exactly you can influence the developmentof the Company:

1) Accounting and tax accountingbeing fully responsible for maintaining accounting and tax accounting for 2-3 legal entities in Ukrainecontrolling the correctness of transaction recognition, tax implications, and ensuring compliance with legislationmanaging month-end and year-end closepreparing mandatory tax reporting and interacting with tax authorities
2) IFRS and interaction with the group/auditorstransforming data into IFRS reporting, preparing notes and analytical filessupporting the audit process, preparing documentation, responses, and calculationsinteracting with the financial team of the parent company (Kyivstar/VEON) regarding group policies, deadlines, disclosure packages
3) Processes and automationupdating and optimizing financial and accounting processes and document flowimplementing automation (ERP, additional modules, etc.)controlling data quality and developing internal policies and procedures
4) Team managementbuilding a strong, resilient, and effective accounting team (up to 20 persons)defining areas of responsibility, role structures, creating backup functions
5) Interaction with the businesscooperating with the CFO, Legal, Procurement, Product/Ops, HR departmentssupporting business decisions: providing consulting, assessing tax implications, participating in business model changes

Challenges for six months:

● assessing and updating key accounting processes - conducting an audit of existing processes and preparing an optimization/automation plan● establishing timely month-end close - achieving target deadlines and adopting and standardizing procedures● taking over team management - conducting competency assessment, identifying development areas, optimizing the structure● building effective interaction with the parent company (Kyivstar), including IFRS transformation processes, completing the first cycle of group requirements without errors● initiating 1-2 automation projects - launching the implementation or improvement of ERP/integrations or documentation/approval workflows● forming a system of controls and risks - reviewing critical tax positions and preparing a risk map for the management

To achieve the results, you will need:

● at least 7-10 years of experience in accounting, including at least 3-5 years in a managerial role (Head/Chief Accountant/Accounting Lead)● experience in full-scope accounting and tax accounting for several companies, preferably in IT, digital services, e-commerce, or product/service businesses with significant transactional flows● experience in effectively managing a team of 10-20 persons (setting KPIs, developing, delegating, controlling)● experience in working in a company with scalable operational processes and complex tax models● practical experience in preparing, transforming, and interacting under IFRS● experience in undergoing Big4 or other international audits● experience in implementing or significantly improving processes, including automation and digitalization (ERP, integrations, workflows, internal approval processes)● experience in working with large data sets, financial systems, ERP/accounting systems● strong understanding of Ukrainian tax legislation, including transactions with non-residents, services/royalties, VAT● excellent knowledge of NA(P)S, IFRS, accounting principles● ability to work in a fast-paced, product-oriented environment● systems thinking and the ability to make data-driven decisions● high self-organization and ability to work with top management/international teams

How do you manage your working hours?

● Flexible schedule with required collaboration hours from 11:00 to 16:00● Days off with full compensation: 20 for personal needs, 10 for illness, 1 more on a birthday occasion (a gift from the company), up to 8 for blood donation

  • ● Internal knowledge sharing, mentorship programs, and training for soft & hard skills● Professional certifications for experts● Corporate library and subscriptions to information resources● Personal/team learning budget● Corporate discounts and сompensation for English lessons● Long-term training program for managers

  • ● Medical insurance in Ukraine● Paid therapy sessions with Pleso● Providing our soldiers in the Armed Forces with gear and medical supplies● Gamification, gifts, giveaways and partner discounts● Sports events and corporate team buildings● Wellness programs with emotional well-being workshops● Relaxing massage weeks in the office● Promo codes for Uklon rides

  • ● Uklon Football – weekly● Uklon Online & Offline Yoga – weekly● Corporate discounts and partial compensation for sports activities.

  • Uklon is a socially responsible business and ranks among the Top 10 largest donors supporting the Defense Forces and humanitarian initiatives among Ukrainian businesses in the IT and telecommunications sector.

    The total amount of Uklon’s financial support and investments, including the company’s corporate contributions and charitable donations from its founders, in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, volunteer movements, CSR projects, and charitable initiatives, amounted to over 230 million UAH for the period from January 2022 to July 2025. The company is also among the most responsible taxpayers in the IT sector, having paid 680 million UAH in taxes based on its 2024 operating results.

If you're looking for a dynamic and ambitious product company focused on growth and global expansion, passionate about cutting-edge technologies, and eager to reveal your inner drive — join Uklon team!

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