Job description:
Job Title: Assistant Manager - Finance
Company: TAO - BP Castrol Dealer
Location: Baghdad - Al Saidiya Breanch
Overal The Job:
- Perform reconciliation of Castrol accounts, including vehicle sales and costs.
- Allocate JLR payments accurately and maintain the Castrol Payment Tracker.
- Manage invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Ensure accruals are in place for missing costs.
- Conduct VSB vs. NL module reconciliation.
- Review and clear entries in Asset Suspense & Disposal Accounts.
Task & Responsibilities:
Reconciliation & Payment Management
- Perform reconciliation of Castrol accounts, including vehicle sales and costs.
- Allocate JLR payments accurately and maintain the Castrol Payment Tracker.
- Manage invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Ensure accruals are in place for missing costs.
- Conduct VSB vs. NL module reconciliation.
- Review and clear entries in Asset Suspense & Disposal Accounts.
Audit & Compliance
- Assist in monthly and yearly audits for vehicles and parts.
- Prepare IFRS & Tax audit schedules and coordinate with auditors for requirements.
- Maintain and update audit files in line with company and statutory guidelines.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly financial templates and reports.
- Generate weekly debtors (credit deals) reports for management.
- Prepare detailed reports: Model-wise, Branch-wise, and Channel-wise (BP/RE/ACT) for new and used vehicles.
- Conduct AFS analysis (Branch/Channel wise BP/RE/ACT).
- Deliver fortnightly margin reports.
- Support management with ad-hoc analysis and tasks.
Payments & Invoicing
- Oversee payment allocations and ensure accurate invoice management.
- Track payments and maintain structured financial trackers.
- Ensure compliance in exchange gain booking, commission booking, and other adjustments.
Process Improvement & Development
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Mentor and support junior accountants in developing technical and analytical skills.
- Enhance automation and Develop skills in Excel and Autoline for process optimization.
Professional Conduct & Discipline
- Adhere to company attendance, dress code, and appearance guidelines.
- Respect colleagues, demonstrate empathy, and foster teamwork.
- Be flexible to work on weekends or holidays as required by business needs.
- Follow company policies and procedures diligently.
Requirments:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA/CPA/ACCA/ICWA qualification preferred)
Exeperience: 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience; prior senior or supervisory role preferred.
Language: English Language: Advanced.
Other Skills:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (Autoline, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Experience in the automotive or trading industry is an advantage.
