Ultimate Talent
Finance Manager
- Baghdad
- Full time
- 1 hour ago
- Salary
- $6,000 – 7,500a month
- Deadline
- Nov 30, 2026
- Languages
- Arabic · English
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Finance Manager · Baghdad
Ultimate Talent is hiring a Finance Manager on behalf of an international bank in Baghdad to lead financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, and controls. The role requires at least 10 years of accounting experience with 3 years in management, a bachelor's degree, and fluency in Arabic and English.
About the job
Ultimate Talent is seeking, on behalf of an International Bank, a talented and qualified candidate for the position of Finance Manager, based in Baghdad, Iraq.
Vacancy No. UT-VA-2649
Reporting To: CFO
Working Station: Baghdad, Iraq
Type of Employee: National
The Finance Manager will oversee financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial controls for the bank in Iraq. Working with senior management, treasury, risk, compliance, and international finance teams, the role will maintain accurate records, deliver timely reporting, and support business decisions through financial analysis.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily finance operations and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and reconciliations.
- Prepare financial statements under applicable accounting standards, including IFRS, and group policies.
- Coordinate financial reporting submissions to the Central Bank of Iraq and other relevant authorities.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and business plans; investigate variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Analyze profitability by product, business line, and branch to support management decisions.
- Review general ledger, suspense, and interbank accounts and resolve outstanding reconciliation items.
- Oversee accounting for interest, fees, commissions, foreign exchange, and other banking transactions.
- Coordinate expected credit loss calculations and impairment accounting with credit and risk teams.
- Work with treasury and risk teams on accurate liquidity, funding, capital, and currency reporting.
- Maintain financial controls and oversee expenses, payments, fixed assets, accruals, and tax coordination.
- Coordinate audits, resolve findings, and prepare reports for management and international headquarters.
- Lead the finance team, improve reporting processes, and protect confidential financial information.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.
- At least ten years of finance and accounting experience, including three years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
- ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent recognized accounting qualification is strongly preferred.
- Proven banking or financial services experience; international banking experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of banking accounting and IFRS, particularly IFRS 9 and expected credit losses.
- Practical knowledge of Central Bank of Iraq reporting requirements and applicable Iraqi tax requirements.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and management reporting.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, audits, and financial risk.
- Familiarity with treasury operations, foreign exchange accounting, and capital and liquidity reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with core banking systems, accounting software, and ERP platforms.
- Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with integrity, accuracy, and the ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.
Working hours
- Working hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Salary
- Salary Range: 6000 USD-7500 USD per month
- Salary: 6000 USD – 7500 USD per month.
Skills
- IFRS
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting
- ERP
Details
- Profession
- Finance Manager
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience
- Senior · 10+ years
- Working hours
- 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
How to apply
- Subject line must read: UT-VA-2649, Finance Manager - Baghdad
- Email subject: Finance Manager - Baghdad
- Application deadline: To be confirmed.
- Only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.