Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant for our Iraq Branch. The candidate will be responsible for managing accounting operations, invoicing, bookkeeping, financial reporting, compliance coordination, and communication with various internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting knowledge, proficiency in accounting software, and fluency in both English and Arabic.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts.

• Record day-to-day financial transactions in accounting software.

• Ensure proper accounting of sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and payments.

• Perform ledger scrutiny and account reconciliations on a regular basis.

• Maintain fixed asset registers and supporting accounting records.

Sales Invoicing & Receivables Management

• Prepare and issue sales invoices accurately and on a timely basis.

• Monitor customer outstanding balances and support collection follow-ups.

• Maintain proper documentation supporting all sales transactions.

• Reconcile customer accounts periodically.

  
  

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Prepare Profit & Loss Accounts, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements.

• Generate management reports and MIS reports as required.

• Assist management in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

  
  

Compliance & Audit Coordination

• Coordinate with local auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.

• Prepare schedules and supporting documents for audits.

• Ensure compliance with local accounting, tax, corporate, and statutory requirements.

• Maintain records and documentation required for regulatory filings and inspections.\

  
  

Banking & Treasury Operations

• Handle banking transactions and bank reconciliations.

• Monitor cash flow and fund requirements.

• Coordinate with banks regarding payments, transfers, and account-related matters.

Inventory & Operational Support

• Coordinate with relevant departments for inventory accounting and stock verification.

• Support reconciliation of inventory records and related financial transactions.

• Assist management with operational and financial reporting requirements.

  
  

Stakeholder Coordination

• Communicate effectively with internal teams, management, customers, vendors, auditors, banks, and government authorities.

• Provide periodic financial updates and reports to management.

• Support implementation of internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting procedures.

  
  

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

• Professional accounting qualifications will be an added advantage.

• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a trading, manufacturing, or multinational environment.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping practices.

  
  

Software Knowledge

• Proficiency in **Tally ERP / Tally Prime** is mandatory.

• Strong working knowledge of **Microsoft Excel**.

• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or similar platforms will be an added advantage.

  
  

Language Requirements

• Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) is mandatory for dealing with local customers, vendors, auditors, banks, and authorities.

• Good command of English (written and spoken) is mandatory for communication with management and international stakeholders.