Project Accountant

Company Overview At Shahan, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous development in the services and projects we deliver. As part of our continued expansion, we are looking for capable professionals who can strengthen our financial operations and support accurate, timely, and properly documented payment processes across company projects, departments, branches, vendors, contractors, and employees. Position Summary Shahan Company is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Accountant to support finance and accounting activities for a project based in Erbil. The role is responsible for handling and documenting project payments, salary payments, vendor payments, contractor payments, and cash received from other branches or banks. The position requires strong accuracy, confidentiality, compliance with approval procedures, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal departments and external parties. Key Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, finance support, cash handling, payments, or a similar role Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred Good understanding of payment processing, cash receiving, receipts, vouchers, invoices, supporting documentation, and basic accounting controls Ability to handle project payments, salary payments, vendor payments, contractor payments, and other approved disbursements accurately Ability to receive, count, record, and hand over cash received from branches, banks, or authorized representatives Strong attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and ability to handle financial information responsibly Good command of Kurdish; knowledge of Arabic and English is an advantage Ability to use Microsoft Excel and basic accounting systems; familiarity with accounting software is preferred Professional appearance, respectful communication style, and ability to coordinate with employees, suppliers, contractors, and management Preferred Skills Previous experience in construction, real estate, project-based accounting, vendor payments, or contractor payment follow-up Familiarity with payment request forms, approval workflows, cash handover records, payroll documentation, and invoice tracking Ability to coordinate effectively with HR, procurement, project teams, branch representatives, suppliers, contractors, and the accounting department Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain clear filing, payment records, cash records, and supporting financial documents Ability to work under pressure during payment cycles, salary periods, and urgent payment requirements while maintaining accuracy High level of integrity, reliability, punctuality, and commitment to company procedures and internal controls Key Responsibilities Process and document approved project payments, salary payments, vendor payments, contractor payments, and other related disbursements Receive cash from other branches, banks, or authorized repr