Accountant – Full-time, On-site in Baghdad

About the role

Alwaidh Power is seeking a full‑time, on‑site Accountant to join its Baghdad team. The role involves managing day‑to‑day accounting operations and providing financial insights to support business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Record journal entries, process invoices, track expenses and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow monitoring activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare documentation for audits and external reviews.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement and management teams to deliver clear financial information.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA are an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and general ledger management.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking and variance analysis.
• Understanding of tax regulations, compliance requirements and audit processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on‑site in Baghdad and manage multiple deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data entry, reconciliations and formula use.
• Budgeting and forecasting techniques.
• Cost tracking and variance analysis.
• Tax compliance and audit documentation.