Accountant
Basrah, Iraq
Full Time
Finance & Accounting
Due 29/10/2026 (15 days left)
Ø Manage the accounting functions of branch
offices in Iraq to ensure the timely
preparation and submission of management accounts, ensure compliance to the
statutory requirements and filing of tax returns.
Ø Prepare statistical reports required by
management to make timely business decisions.
Ø Responsible for weekly bank balance reports for
management.
Ø Ensure the proper accountability of inventory
and fixed assets.
Ø Prepare and
submit monthly accounts meeting minutes.
Ø Ensure all revenues are accurately captured for
all on-going jobs.
Ø Responsible
for the calculation/verification and payment of salaries and allowances to office
and field engineers and mandatory contributions to local authorities.
Ø Ensure all renewals relating to the business are
timely attended to.
Ø Ensure a high degree of productivity through
proper selection, orientation, training and counselling of accounting staff if
necessary.
Ø Identify weakness in the operating system if any
and implement internal control measures.
Ø Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, bankers,
government authorities, clients and suppliers on related matters.
Ø Any other duties which may be assigned from time
to time.
Skills Required:
Ø Experience: Minimum 5+ years at management level in the oil and
gas industry upstream industry, and preferably from services sector.
Ø Familiar Navision accounting software
Ø Knowledge of corporate and secretarial functions
Ø Familiar with South Iraq and North Iraq statutory requirements
Ø Handle funds management and banking requirements
Ø Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Ø Commercial and business awareness
Ø An analytical approach to work with high numeracy and sound
technical skills
Ø Problem-solving skills and initiative
Ø Negotiation skills and the ability to influence others
Ø Preferred fluency in written Arabic and English
