Senior Accountant

Baghdad, Iraq

🔹 Key Responsibilities

  • Record and maintain journal entries, including sales, purchases, expenses, petty cash transactions, accruals, and adjustments.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting ledgers, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Accounts Payable (AP).
  • Process and post customer invoices, supplier bills, payment vouchers, and related accounting transactions.
  • Prepare and monitor customer and supplier aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
  • Assist in preparing monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
  • Manage petty cash transactions and ensure proper supporting documentation is maintained.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
  • Prepare financial reports, trial balances, and supporting schedules.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
  • Support management with ad-hoc financial analyses and reports.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

🔹 Qualifications

Education

🎓 Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

💼 Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related role.

💼 Experience with accounting software and ERP systems is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

✔ Good command of English and Arabic (written and spoken).

✔ Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

✔ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

✔ Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

✔ Excellent organizational and time management skills.

✔ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

✔ High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

✔ Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

✔ Understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.