Senior Accountant
Erbil, Iraq
Full-time
Finance & Accounting
Due 25/11/2026 (29 days left)
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Job Purpose
The Senior Accountant is responsible for the full, hands-on
accounting function of the company's operations in Iraq, covering both the
Erbil (Kurdistan Region) and Baghdad (federal) jurisdictions. Acting as the
sole accounting resource on the ground, the role performs the complete cycle of
daily data entry and accounting operations, and reports directly to Head
Office, where all financial reports are reviewed and consolidated. The role
also acts as the main link between Head Office and Iraq's auditors and authorities,
and requires solid, up-to-date knowledge of the accounting, tax, labor, and
social security rules and regulations applicable in both Erbil and Baghdad.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform the accounting operations of the
Iraq entity across both the Erbil and Baghdad offices.
• Book daily accounting entries and carry
out month-end closing activities (journal entries, bank reconciliations, petty
cash, POS sessions, general ledger, and credit card settlements) accurately and
on a timely basis.
• Follow up on receivables and payables,
ensuring accurate recording and timely settlement.
• Maintain organized accounting records,
supporting documentation, and filing systems in line with company policies and
local requirements.
• Follow up on contract renewals and
invoices related to rent and other operating expenses.
• Coordinate all retail inventory
accounting activities, including import transactions, landed cost allocation,
stock movements, inventory reconciliations, and accurate recognition of cost of
goods sold.
• In coordination with HR, prepare
employee payment documents and pay slips for individual acknowledgement and
signature, and ensure all payments are processed accurately and in accordance
with approved instructions.
• Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of
accounting, tax, labor, CNSS, and other statutory requirements applicable in
both Erbil (KRG) and Baghdad (federal), and ensure full compliance with all
relevant regulations.
• Coordinate regularly with the accounting
team in Lebanon to ensure alignment of accounting practices, reporting, and
compliance requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact between
Head Office and accredited/certified auditors in Iraq, ensuring the company's
financial statements are reviewed and certified as required for submission in
Erbil and Baghdad.
• Travel to Baghdad on a monthly basis (or
as needed) to oversee accounting matters, meet with suppliers, banks, auditors,
and authorities, and ensure consistency between the two offices.
Required Qualifications & Experience
•
Bachelor's
degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
•
Minimum 5
years of experience as a Senior Accountant, ideally including exposure to
payroll, CNSS, and statutory filings.
•
Proven
experience in financial reporting and preparing financial statements is a must.
•
Strong,
demonstrable knowledge of Iraq's legal, tax, and regulatory framework, in both
Erbil (KRG) and Baghdad (federal), is a must.
•
Prior
experience working independently, handling a full accounting, is an advantage.
Languages
•
Fluent in
English, Arabic and Kurdish (spoken and written).
Skills & Competencies
•
Strong
command of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end/year-end
closing processes.
•
Proficiency
in accounting software and MS Excel.
•
High
attention to detail and accuracy, particularly for payroll, financial
reporting, and statutory filings.
•
Strong
organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
independently.
•
Good
communication skills for coordinating with Head Office, banks, suppliers, the
lawyer, and auditors.
•
Trustworthy,
reliable, and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy.
•
Willingness
and ability to travel to Baghdad on a monthly basis (or as needed).
