Senior Accountant

SECTION I: POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant oversees the company’s daily accounting operations and makes sure financial transactions are recorded, reconciled and reported accurately across all branches and departments.

The role covers general accounting, cash-on-delivery collections and driver settlements, client accounts, cash and bank reconciliations, accounts payable, budget monitoring and financial controls. The Senior Accountant works closely with Operations, Logistics, Cashiers, Business Development and other departments to record every transaction correctly and resolve discrepancies on time.

SECTION II: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Review and record daily accounting transactions in the Enterprise Resource Planning system.

• Allocate revenues and expenses to the correct branches and cost centres.

• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.

Cash, Cash-on-Delivery and Driver Settlements

• Monitor daily cash collections and cashier balances.

• Reconcile cash-on-delivery collections across drivers, cashiers and Finance.

• Monitor driver outstanding balances and ensure settlements are made on time.

• Carry out regular cash and bank reconciliations.

• Investigate and resolve cash and reconciliation discrepancies promptly.

Client Accounts and Revenue

• Review client invoices and statements of account.

• Reconcile delivery records against client billing and recorded revenue.

• Ensure revenue is recognised accurately and on time.

• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on collections.

Accounts Payable and Expenses

• Review supplier invoices and payment requests before processing.

• Monitor branch operating expenses, including fuel, maintenance and rent.

• Make sure every expense is correctly allocated and supported by proper documentation.

• Monitor and reconcile supplier balances.

Budgeting, Controls and Compliance

• Analyse actual financial performance against budget and report significant variances.

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.

• Make sure every transaction is properly documented and approved.

SECTION III: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience

• Four to six years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in logistics, courier or delivery services.

Professional Certification

• A recognised accounting qualification, such as Certified Public Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants or Certified Management Accountant, is an advantage.

SECTION IV: SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliations, lookups and pivot tables.

• Sound understanding of accounting principles, revenue recognition and month-end closing.

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Clear communication and the ability to coordinate across departments.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Integrity and discretion in handling financial information.

Language Requirements

• English: required.

• Kurdish and Arabic: an advantage.