Accounting Manager – Multi‑Entity Group (Baghdad)

About the role

The Accounting Manager will lead the accounting function for a diversified business group operating across multiple sectors in Iraq, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting and strong internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations across multiple entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations and fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, management accounts and variance analyses for senior management.
• Oversee inter‑company accounting, reconciliations and support consolidation of group financial information.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow forecasting processes while monitoring working capital.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with Iraqi tax, accounting and statutory requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a diversified group or holding company.
• Fluency in English; Arabic preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• ERP/accounting systems.
• Financial reporting and statement preparation.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow management.
• Inter‑company accounting and consolidation.
• Audit coordination and statutory compliance.