Assistant Manager - Finance

About the role

TAO, a BP Castrol dealer, is hiring an Assistant Manager - Finance in Baghdad (Al Saidiya Breanch). The role covers reconciliation of Castrol accounts, payment allocation, invoice management, audit support and financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Reconcile Castrol accounts, including vehicle sales and costs, and allocate JLR payments accurately while maintaining the Castrol Payment Tracker.
• Manage invoices for accuracy and timely processing, ensure accruals are in place for missing costs, and conduct VSB vs. NL module reconciliation.
• Review and clear entries in Asset Suspense and Disposal Accounts.
• Assist in monthly and yearly audits for vehicles and parts, prepare IFRS and tax audit schedules, coordinate with auditors and maintain audit files.
• Prepare monthly financial templates and reports, weekly debtor reports, model/branch/channel reports and fortnightly margin reports, and support ad-hoc analysis.
• Oversee payment allocations, track payments and maintain financial trackers, ensuring compliance in exchange gain, commission and other adjustments.
• Identify process improvements, mentor junior accountants and develop Excel and Autoline skills.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CA/CPA/ACCA/ICWA qualification preferred.
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience; prior senior or supervisory role preferred.
• Advanced English.
• Experience in the automotive or trading industry is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems such as Autoline, SAP or Oracle.
• Analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with attention to detail and deadline awareness.