Accountant

Job Description: Accountant (On-Site – Erbil, Iraq)

Company: Al-Azeez Jewelry and Retail
Location: On-Site – Erbil, Iraq (Headquarters)
Department: Finance & Operations
Reports to: CEO and Board of Directors
Start Date: July 15, 2025
Contract Type: Full-time | Probationary Period: 3 months

About Al-Azeez Jewelry

Al-Azeez Jewelry is a luxury house redefining what it means to wear culture. Rooted in Iraq, inspired by Mesopotamia, and executed through European craftsmanship, Al-Azeez transforms natural symbols and ancient stories into sculptural jewelry.

Every piece is more than decoration -it’s a statement of pride, identity, and rebirth. Founded by third-generation jeweler Noor Hanna, Al-Azeez is the world’s first global luxury platform with Iraqi origins.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accountant to oversee and manage all financial and accounting operations at our Erbil headquarters. This is a senior, full-time, on-site role and a critical part of our boutique operations. The selected candidate will handle the company’s complete accounting cycle, including ERP operation, cost reporting, inventory valuation, tax preparation, and financial planning.

The Accountant will be expected to prepare detailed reports for both Kurdistan and Iraq governmental compliance and support the executive team with transparent, timely, and accurate reporting. The role requires complete confidentiality, trust, and integrity in handling financial records and systems.

Candidates must be fully committed to Al-Azeez Jewelry with no side employment or freelance work. All applicants must undergo a written exam during the interview process, which will assess technical accounting knowledge, ERP usage, and inventory-based financial scenarios.

Crucially, the accountant is expected to demonstrate alignment with the values and vision of Al-Azeez, upholding them with integrity and commitment in all aspects of their role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Manage full-cycle accounting for the company including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial closing.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate reporting in line with local (Kurdistan Region and Iraqi federal) tax and compliance laws.
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies as required.

2. Government Accounting & Tax Preparation

• Maintain proper documentation and submissions for both Kurdistan Region and Federal Iraq taxation authorities.
• Ensure full compliance with financial regulations including VAT, AML, and tax declarations.

3. ERP System Operation (Odoo or Equivalent)

• Maintain and update the ERP system with accurate financial, inventory, procurement, and sales records.
• Ensure real-time reflection of all transactions and operational movements.
• Reconcile ERP data with physical inventory and cash flow reports.

4. Inventory & Cost Control

• Manage inventory valuation and costing procedures with precision.
• Track and reconcile the movement and valuation of high-value items (e.g., gold, diamonds, gemstones).
• Coordinate with the operations team to align cost tracking with procurement and pricing policies.

5. Budgeting, Financial Planning & Business Intelligence

• Collaborate with the executive team on budget creation, forecasting, and margin monitoring.
• Monitor inventory aging, sell-through performance, and return-driven liabilities to optimize cash flow and inventory health.
• Conduct channel-specific profitability analysis (retail vs. e-commerce), including operational overhead, CAC, and repeat purchase rate.
• Support campaign ROI analysis and marketing attribution through data-linked ERP reporting.
• Prepare and analyze advanced retail performance metrics, including CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost), ROI (Return on Investment), CLTV (Customer Lifetime Value), and gross margin by product line.
• Track financial KPIs across physical and e-commerce sales channels, providing insight on seasonal fluctuations, conversion costs, and profitability.
• Provide monthly executive dashboards summarizing operational efficiency, sales-to-inventory ratios, marketing spend impact, and return policy performance.
• Support the CEO in analyzing monthly cost performance and cash flow alignment.
• Deliver reports for financial KPIs across retail and e-commerce channels.

6. Audit & Handover Protocols

• Ensure all documentation, system records, and financial logs are maintained in a fully auditable structure.
• Prepare detailed handover documents in the event of resignation or transition.

Expectations & Terms

• The role requires exclusive commitment to Al-Azeez Jewelry; no other work or business may be conducted concurrently.
• Working hours are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 6 days a week (subject to change based on business needs).
• All applicants must pass a written financial competency exam during the interview. This exam will test accounting principles, ERP accuracy, and inventory reconciliation skills.
• Candidates must present academic certificates, references, and proof of experience.
• Candidates are expected to uphold full confidentiality of company financial data.
• Salary will be discussed during the interview and determined based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (mandatory).
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a luxury retail or inventory-based business.
• Strong command of ERP systems (Odoo preferred).
• Proven ability to manage complex accounting independently.
• Knowledge of regional financial regulations (Kurdistan + Iraq).
• Excellent Excel and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English is required; Kurdish and/or Arabic is a plus.

Application

Please submit your CV, a cover letter, and official certificates to Careers@Alazeez.net.
Subject line: Accountant Application – Erbil.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for testing and interview.