Accountant

About the role

The Accountant role is a junior leadership role responsible for managing Elevate Education’s financial operations and supervising the Finance Assistant. This role demands someone who can ensure accurate financial reporting, strong tax compliance, disciplined cash flow management, and timely collections from international partners. As a junior leader, the accountant must also maintain good relationships with all employees, ensuring finance is seen as a supportive partner in the business, not just a back-office function. To oversee all financial operations — including accurate recordkeeping, budget and cash flow management, tax compliance, and timely invoicing — while supporting the company’s growth through disciplined financial management and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Recordkeeping & Reporting — Maintain accurate financial records using cash-basis accounting.
• Tax Compliance — Prepare and submit quarterly and annual tax returns.
• Cash Flow & Budget Management — Oversee accounts payable and receivable to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Invoicing & Payment Collection — Issue invoices to partner universities and education providers.
• Partner & Stakeholder Coordination — Coordinate financial documentation with international education partners.
• Leadership & Supervision — Supervise and mentor the Finance Assistant in daily operations.
• Audit & Risk Management — Prepare records for internal/external audits.
• Identify financial risks and recommend solutions to management.
• Cross-Departmental Support — Build strong working relationships with other teams (student services, marketing, operations).

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of working experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of cash-basis accounting and financial reporting.
• In-depth understanding of Myanmar tax laws and compliance.
• Experience in budget planning, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs) and accounting software.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for collections and partner coordination.
• High attention to detail, with strong integrity and professionalism.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 600,000 – 800,000 MMK per month (based on experience and performance).
• 13th-Month Bonus.
• Annual Company Trip (Local or Overseas, based on business decision).
• Growth path into Finance Executive role.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Flexibility required for month-end closings, tax deadlines, or urgent financial tasks.

How to apply: Send your CV and relevant documents to Elevate Education by email ([email protected]) or call 09 401454604, as stated on the job opening page. Apply here: https://careers.elevateasia.net/job-opening/finance-business-intelligence-team/accountant