Chief Accountant (Manufacturing SAP ERP )

• Posting Date: 11/11/2026
• Ref: IRQ-52
• Position: Chief Accountant (Manufacturing SAP ERP )
• Location: Iraq
• City: Sulaimanieh
• Sector: Manufacturing
• Years of Experience 8 plus
• Qualification: BA Accounting
• Salary: Up to USD 5000 Inclusive of housing and transportation
• Workdays: 5
• Description:

  Our client is a leading global company in the field of building materials manufacturing. They are looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to lead the accounting function of their operation in Iraq.

  Reports to: Head of Finance
  Location: Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

  Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations: GL, AP, AR, fixed assets and inventory.
  • Deliver accurate, on-time monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
  • Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations and management reports.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements and Group policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits and follow up on audit findings.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring.
  • Lead and develop the accounting team, and drive process improvements, including better use of SAP.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
  • Minimum 8 years of accounting experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on SAP experience (mandatory)
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, month-end closing and internal controls
  • Fluent English and Arabic, and able to work in a multinational environment
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