Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (recognized by Iraqi Ministry of Higher education.
Professional certification (preferred but not mandatory): CPA, ACCA, CMA, or local Iraqi accounting certifications.

Professional Experience

Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in logistics, transportation, or supply chain.
Familiarity with Iraqi tax laws, especially those affecting logistics (customs duties, VAT, withholding tax).
Familiarity with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) or local Iraqi accounting standards.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Registration with the Iraqi Ministry of Finance (For tax filing purposes).
Iraqi Tax Law (No. 113 of 1982, amended), VAT regulations (if the company is VAT-registered), Customs and import/export financial reporting (if dealing with cross-border logistics), Compliance with Iraqi Labor Law (No. 37 of 2015) regarding employment contracts and social security.

Skills

Technical & Software Skills

Advanced Excel skills
Excellent knowledge on MS Word, PPT, Outlook and Social Media APP (i.e. whatsApp, wecom, wechat, zoom, comera)

Industry-Specific Knowledge (Finance)

Knowledge of contract accounting (For long-term logistics agreements).
Familiarity with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in trade and transport.
Financial & Reporting Responsibilities (Company Rules)
Daily/Weekly Reports: Customs duty payments & reconciliations. / Monthly payroll and petty cash tracking.
To work closely with logistics operations, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure accurate cost tracking.
Ability to prepare financial statements in compliance with Iraqi GAAP or IFRS.

Language & Communication

Fluent in Arabic (mandatory for government filings).
Fluent in Speaking and Writing English (For international Logistics Operations and Communicating with company overseas branches)
Knowledge of Kurdish is preferrable.

Personal & Ethical Requirements

Work Schedule & Leave Policies

6-day workweek (common in Iraqi logistics due to operational demands).
Emergency On-Call Duty: May be required during peak shipping seasons or customs clearance delays.

Behavioral & Soft Skills Requirements

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