Job Title: Accountant
Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Company: Mawasem – Franchise Holding Group
Industry: Retail & F&B Franchise Operations
Reports to: Finance Manager / CFO
Job Summary:
The Accountant will be responsible for managing daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and local tax regulations in Iraq.
The role requires strong financial analysis skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage accounting activities across multiple franchise brands and business operations
Key Responsibilities:
- * Manage daily accounting transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, statements, and reports.
- Monitor cash flow, bank transactions, and daily cash reconciliations.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
- Reconcile bank statements, supplier accounts, customer accounts, and intercompany transactions.
- Prepare and review invoices, payment vouchers, receipts, and expense reports.
- Monitor inventory costs, stock movements, and cost of goods sold (COGS) across retail and F&B operations.
- Assist in preparing budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with Iraqi tax regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors, banks, suppliers, and relevant government authorities.
- Monitor financial performance and identify discrepancies or opportunities for cost optimization.
- Maintain proper documentation and organized accounting records.
- Support management with financial analysis and reports to facilitate business decisions.
Qualifications & Skills
* achelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in retail, F&B, or multi-branch business operations.
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping.
* Good understanding of Iraqi tax regulations and local financial compliance requirements.
* Experience with ERP and accounting software such as Odoo, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet financial reporting deadlines.
* High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
* Fluency in Arabic and good command of English.
