Accountant

About the Job

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