Accountant Specialist
Job Description
KAR OG Alan Sasan DMCC is seeking an experienced Accountant Specilaist to join its Finance Department.
Position Title: Accountant Specilaist
Department: Finance Department
Reports To: Finance Controller
Work Location: Erbil
Working Days: Sunday–Thursday
Working Hours: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-time
Management Accounting Function:
- Operate and work at a detailed level in the accounting and financial reporting functions for oil and gas projects including general ledger review, account coding, accounting system data accuracy and completeness, trial balance, cash on hand and banks account, fixed asset register, inventories, cost per well, AP and expenses
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting of AP, GL, cost accounting, expense recognition, taxes, payroll
- Provide input, data, and support services for preparation of monthly and quarterly and annual financial statements for management review
- Prepare details for the annual budget and ensure it is prepared on time. Prepare variance reports.
- Record all bank and cash transactions on time. Prepare daily cash/bank balances agree to GL balances. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Draft internal and external financial reports for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual
- Present key findings in financial data to senior management
- Provide required data and inputs with external auditors, government auditors, tax advisors, Iraq auditor and accountant, and regulatory bodies. Ensure audit, tax, and Iraq statutory reporting deadlines are met
- Close annual trial balances and ensure accurate and complete capture of accounting transactions for the year
- Support internal and external audit requirements
- Reliable and dependable for any internal and external adhoc requests and requirements
- Report cash flow positions and forecast cash flow needs
- Perform due diligence on accounting documents, supplier bank accounts, ultimate beneficiaries for payments
- Analyze intercompany transactions and ensure proper eliminations and reconciliations between group companies
Requirements
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience supporting oil company operations in a similar role. Iraq and Middle east experience is an asset. Oil and gas experience is an asset
- Extensive experience in management accounting, controllership role, and finance department role.
- Experience and solid understanding in bookkeeping, accounting records, accounting documents, accounting workflow, internal controls, financial statements, financial reporting, audits
- CCPA, CPA, CA is an asset. ERP experience is an asset.
Language requirements
English is required; Kurdish and Arabic are preferred.