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Accountant

  • Location:

    Erbil

  • Sector:

    Oil & Gas

  • Contact:

    Dina Mahmood

  • Job ref:

    5076

  • Published:

    about 20 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-09-28

mselect is looking to hire an Accountant for a national oil and gas operator in Erbil, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years’ experience supporting oil company operations in an accounting and treasury role, oil and gas experience is an asset. Fluency in English is a must; Kurdish and Arabic is a plus.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process supplier and vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner in the accounting system
  • Ensure expenses and accounts payable transactions are recorded accurately in the accounting system and substantiated by supporting documents
  • Process and code vendor invoices according to the chart of accounts system related to drilling, production, operations, field services, logistics, etc
  • Perform a 3-way match for transactions by matching purchase orders/contracts, invoices, and delivery/work receipts to ensure accuracy
  • Verify prices and quantities
  • Work with technical departments to develop accruals and support with month-end and year-end closing processes, including accounts payable accruals and reporting
  • Resolve issues with suppliers, respond to inquiries and maintain communication
  • Maintain vendor master data, including authorized beneficiary contact information, payment terms, and tax IDs
  • Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve any outstanding payment issues
  • Coordinate and plan payment run (checks, cash, wire transfers) with the finance manager
  • Record accounting transactions and accruals on time, ensuring a timely month-end close
  • Account for group and intercompany accounting transactions, expenses, accounts payable, fixed assets and inventory registers
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting system data, general ledger
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards for transaction recording
  • Maintains all accounting supporting documents for archive, follow-up, and audit
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation upon request
  • Delivers on ad-hoc requests/deliverables across multiple projects

Requirements
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience supporting oil company operations in an accounting and treasury role; oil and gas experience is an asset
  • Experience making local and international payments or multi-currency transactions
  • Understanding of oil and gas services and cost allocations
  • Works under pressure, Delivers results, Reliable team member, Trustworthy
  • Experience and understanding in bookkeeping, accounting records, accounting documents, accounting workflow, internal controls, financial statements and reporting
  • CCPA, CPA, CA is an asset; ERP experience is an asset
  • Language requirements: English required; Arabic also preferred; Kurdish also preferred


*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.