JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Social Security and Tax Specialist
O*NET Code:
13-2081.00 (Tax Examiners and Collectors)
Job Level:
L3 — Specialist
Job Code:
NY-Legal-01
Sector:
Finance & Accounting
Company:
Nippur Company
Division:
Tax & Social Security
Department:
Legal Department
Section:
Tax
Reports To:
 
Subordinates:
 
Functional Manager
 
 
Job Purpose
Manage the company's social-security and tax compliance — registrations, monthly filings, payments, audits, and end-of-service settlements — in line with Iraqi laws and Group policies. The role applies specialist expertise within the Legal domain, ensuring that day-to-day work meets technical, regulatory, and quality requirements while contributing to the unit's continuous-improvement agenda. The job-holder is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy on routine tasks while escalating complex matters appropriately.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
●  Maintain employee registrations with the Social Security Department and tax registers.
●  Calculate and file monthly social-security contributions and income tax withholdings.
●  Coordinate the company's annual income-tax filing with finance and external advisors.
●  Handle tax and social-security audits and respond to inspector queries.
●  Calculate and process end-of-service indemnity per Iraqi Labor Law 37/2015.
●  Stay current on changes to Iraqi tax and social-security regulations.
●  Apply specialist technical knowledge to ongoing operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
●  Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with regulatory and quality-system requirements (ALCOA+, ISO 9001).
●  Support audits, inspections, and certification programmes by providing technical evidence on request.
●  Participate in cross-functional projects to address operational challenges and improvement opportunities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's in Accounting, Law, or Business; tax / payroll certifications preferred.
 
● Languages: Working proficiency in Arabic (native or near-native) and English (intermediate or above for technical reading and reporting).
● Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the company's enterprise systems (ERP/LIMS/CMMS as applicable to the role).
Experience
4+ years in Iraqi tax and social-security compliance.
 
● Track record of successful delivery in a comparable role within a regulated or quality-driven environment.
● Demonstrated ability to operate within an Iraqi-Group setting, working with internal stakeholders across functions and external regulators / partners.
Skills & Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Knowledge
●  Iraqi Income Tax Law (113/1982)
●  Iraqi Social Security Law
●  Iraqi Labour Law 37/2015 — EOS provisions
Skills
●  Tax computation and filing
●  Audit defence
●  Payroll integration
Abilities
●  Handle confidential employee data with care
●  Sustain accuracy through regulatory cycles
●  Communicate with inspectors confidently
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
●  Statutory filings on time — Target: 100% | Frequency: Monthly | Source: Tax / SS receipts
●  Filing accuracy — Target: Zero penalties | Frequency: Annual | Source: Tax authority
●  Audit findings — Target: Zero material | Frequency: Annual | Source: Audit reports
 
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Acknowledgement
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