Chief Accountant

WHY WORK AT HIGGSFIELD AI? Higgsfield AI is the fastest-growing GenAI platform in the world — #1 in Video AI in the U.S. and top globally by growth. We raised a $130M Series A — and we’re only getting started. This is your chance to join early, when the team is small but mighty, and help build the next GenAI decacorn. CORE ACCOUNTING & COMPLIANCE - Own day-to-day accounting operations: journal entries, reconciliations, AR/AP, and general ledger management. - Maintain accurate bookkeeping in accordance with Kazakhstan accounting standards. - Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes. - Handle payroll calculation and related reporting. - Ensure full tax compliance and timely submission of all required tax filings. - Prepare and submit statutory reports via: - Cabinet of Taxpayer - Astana Hub reporting - National Bank reporting - National Statistics reporting COSTING, CAPITALIZATION & FINANCIAL STRUCTURE - Capitalization of payroll and direct overheads to IP rights. - Distribution of payroll and direct overheads by Platforms. - Manage CAPEX structure divided into two major groups (IT and Administrative). - Ensure proper separation of intracompany transactions. - Oversee revenue distribution by Clusters, Projects, and Platform support. - Implement expense allocation across Clusters and Projects. - Maintain mapping and control using PPPD codes and КУП/НУП classifications. POLICY, CONTROLS & PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK - Prepare and maintain the Company Accounting Policy (including capitalization approach, economic logic, and performance alignment). - Identify efficiency metrics together with operational teams and implement methods for their evaluation and digitization. - Define and document requirements for the Data Office regarding: - Company-level reporting and metrics. - Project / product-level reporting and analytics. REGULATORY & ASTANA HUB COMPLIANCE - Ensure Astana Hub compliance by identifying control points, defining measurable indicators, setting checkpoints, and establishing a structured reporting process. YOUR MUST-HAVES - Strong hands-on experience in 1C Accounting. - Experience working with 1C ZUP (Payroll & HR module). - Practical experience using the Cabinet of Taxpayer. - Proven experience preparing and submitting Kazakhstan tax forms and statutory reports. - Solid understanding of local tax legislation and accounting regulations. - Experience managing payroll, compliance, and full-cycle bookkeeping. - Highly organized, accurate, and deadline-driven. - Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the accounting function. - Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems. - Professional working proficiency in Russian, Kazakh & English. THE DEAL - On-site role in Almaty office. - Working hours: 12pm - 10pm, KZ time. - Full-time position. - Competitive salary.