Automation Jobs - Erbil Iraq
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Iraq - Erbil
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Main Duties and Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead and manage the finance and accounting team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across all entities.</li><li>Develop, implement, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and governance frameworks.</li><li>Prepare, review, and analyze consolidated financial statements for multiple companies and business units.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate periodic forecasting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning.</li><li>Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and executive decision-making.</li><li>Monitor organizational performance against budgets, forecasts, and financial targets, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, executive dashboards, and board-level financial presentations.</li><li>Establish and monitor key financial and operational KPIs, providing insightful analysis on trends, profitability, liquidity, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function by producing accurate forecasts, business performance analysis, and financial insights.</li><li>Drive cost control initiatives by identifying cost-saving opportunities, monitoring expenditures, and improving overall financial efficiency.</li><li>Analyze departmental spending, project costs, and overhead allocations to ensure optimal resource utilization.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimization.</li><li>Support executive management in evaluating investments, expansion opportunities, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Ensure compliance with IFRS, local accounting standards, donor requirements (for non-profit entities), and all applicable financial regulations.</li><li>Manage financial reporting and compliance requirements for both commercial and non-profit operations, ensuring transparency and accountability.</li><li>Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, banks, donors, and other financial stakeholders.</li><li>Coordinate and oversee annual external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.</li><li>Review contracts, grants, and major financial commitments to assess financial implications and risks.</li><li>Implement financial risk management practices and strengthen internal control systems.</li><li>Drive automation, digital transformation, and continuous process improvements across finance operations.</li><li>Develop standardized financial reporting templates and reporting packs to improve consistency, accuracy, and executive visibility.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data within ERP and accounting systems.</li><li>Mentor, coach, and develop finance team members while fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Collaborate closely with department heads to support operational planning, budgeting, and financial performance improvement.</li><li>Perform other finance and strategic assignments as directed by executive management.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master s preferred).</li><li>Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including 3+ years in a management role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IFRS and local tax regulations.</li><li>Fluent in Kurdish, English and Arabic.</li><li>Proficient in accounting software (Zoho Books, ERPNext, or equivalent) and advanced Excel.</li><li>Experience managing multi-entity or group-level financial operations.</li><li>Strategic mindset with high attention to detail and integrity.</li><li>Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.</li></ul><p>Working Conditions:</p><ul><li>Office Based - (5) Days per week & (8) hours per day.</li><li>Only qualified candidates will be contacted.</li></ul><p></p></section>