Al-Mouyasser is searching for an Accountant to join our Healthcare Division in Baghdad.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, complete general ledger operations, and handle monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Book supplier invoices on the system, prepare payment transactions, allocate bank charges, and archive related proof documents as per company policy.
- Calculate Custom fees, allocate charges to goods and materials, prepare payments to port clearing agents and insurance companies, process payments and monitor related movements on company accounts.
- Prepare payment vouchers as requested and reconcile transitory account and cash settlements upon repayment.
- Allocate to Legal entities costs related to the various expenses (rent, freight, insurance, telephone, fuel, etc.) as per company policy, and process payment of related charges on the system.
- Maintain system of accounts and keep records on all company transactions and assets.
- Organize financial records; inspect account books and accounting systems, and maintain related information for accuracy.
- Examine daily, weekly and monthly statements to ensure information accuracy and correct detected discrepancies.
- Handle bank reconciliations; monitor and resolve bank issues and discrepancies including fees anomalies.
- Liaise with internal auditors to implement control across all Legal entities.
- Review expense reports, and recommend ways to improve business efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance revenues and profits.
- Handle fiscal declaration and ensure prompt and accurate payment of taxes.
- Ensure that statements and records comply with laws and regulations and handle local government reporting.
- Collect, analyze and prepare on a regular basis report on accounting and financial information to allow informed decision making.
Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2–3 years of proven accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or healthcare environment
- Strong knowledge of payables, general ledger, and accounting cycles
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle Business Objects is a strong advantage)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
