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.