EmployIQ

senior accountant

Full-time

Employ Iraq

recruitment

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the company's general accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supporting timely month-end and year-end financial reporting. The role supervises daily accounting activities, maintains compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and provides financial support across all subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions across all subsidiaries.
  • Review and approve journal entries, expense postings, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities.
  • Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense registers, ensuring accurate depreciation and amortization.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.
  • Support the preparation of management reports, financial statements, and audit schedules.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors by providing required documentation and explanations.
  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
  • Review employee expense claims, petty cash reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff while ensuring accounting tasks are completed accurately and on time.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and ERP efficiencies.

Experience

  • 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior accounting role.
  • Strong experience with ERP systems (Odoo preferred).
  • Solid understanding of IFRS, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Date Opened: July 13, 2026
  • Location: Baghdad, Iraq
  • Salary: None
  • Nationality: national