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Accounting Manager

Erbil, Iraq Full Time Finance & Accounting Due 28/11/2026 (20 days left)

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Erbil
Sector: FMCG/ Dairy
Open To: Local Candidates Only

Role Purpose

The Accounting Manager will be owner of the whole chart of accounts, Monthly Closing, and Audit. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation. Ensure full compliance with Tax and all other corporate declarations due from the Company.

Key Accountabilities & Activities

Operations Management

Manage the daily operations of accounting section to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established policies, processes, and procedures.
Manage the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet company and department requirements, policies, and standards.
Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
Report proactively to the business and leadership team on Financial Accounting issues.
Ensure accurate and up to date finance information to support decision making.
Provide effective finance guidance on key initiatives and projects.
Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.

Accounting & Taxes Management

Ensure accurate and timely closing of books (monthly and yearly) with full compliance to IFRS and company’s policies.
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies, ensuring smooth audits and tax compliance.
Lead the implementation of internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring compliance with best practices requirements.
Ensure full compliance with Income Tax, Withholding Tax, and all other corporate declarations due from the Company.
Manage the relationship with external auditors for finalizing the yearly audited financials.
Coordination with lawyers on legal matters.

People Management

Manage the activities and work of subordinates and evaluate their performance by providing formal and informal feedback to ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in accordance with set individual targets.
Stimulate subordinates and manage the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

Policies, Processes & Procedures

Recommend enhancements and improvements to departmental policies.
Direct the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of Accounting & Tax activities so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective services.

Job Specifications

Experience: 8–10 years relevant experience in Accounting & tax, including at least 2–3 years in positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities.

Education & Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
Professional Qualification (CMA/CPA)