Payroll Jobs - Basra Iraq

<p>We are looking for a General Accountant to join our office in Basrah, Iraq.</p><p>Applies principles of accounting in analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documenting business transactions. </p><p>Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.</p><p>Maintain General Accounting of Daily Transactions (Supplier Invoices, Supplier Payments, Customer Invoices, Intercompany Invoicing, Employee Declarations, Timesheets and Petty Cash).</p><p>Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers and journals; posts debits and credits; records receipts and balances to the accounting system; examines and records financial transactions.</p><p>Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.</p><p>Maintain accounting records by making copies; filing documents and organize customers, vendors and others files with numbers and indexes.</p><p>Receive and verify supplier’s invoices, and assure that transactions are complying with financial policies and procedures.</p><p>Assured that accounting documents, records, and reports are prepared , maintained and typed accurately and in a timely manner.</p><p>Protects the company's value by keeping information confidential.</p><p>Maintains accounting database by processing backup reports after data entry.</p><p>Reconciles bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger.</p><p>Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results and assignments as needed.</p><p>Compiles data for preparation of periodic and annual financial reports.</p><p>Prepares trial balances and balance sheets; closes accounts at the end of the fiscal year and prepares opening balances and accounts at the beginning of the new fiscal year.</p><p>Assists with the preparation of the Company’s’ budgets, ma itain proper usage of office equipment for cost - effective purchasin.</p><p>Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.</p><p>Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.</p><p>Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.</p><p>Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.</p><p>Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.</p><p>Accomplishes Financial department and organization mission by completing related results and assignments as needed.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance - CMA/CPA - will be preferred</p><p>Experience:</p><p>5 +years of Financial accounting experience - Proven experience as a senior accountant</p><p>Familiarity with financial accounting statements</p><p>Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process</p><p>Skills:</p><p>Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures</p><p>Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)</p><p>Awareness of business trends</p><p>Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Solid experience with accounting software packages – QuickBooks is mandatory</p><p>Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables</p><p>Confidentiality - Communication</p><p>Organization - Deadline Oriented</p><p>Proactive Personality -- Team Player</p><p>Reporting Research Result</p>