📢 We’re Hiring: Finance & Accounting Manager

📍 Location: Amman, Jordan

🏢 Organization: Jordan Youth Innovation Forum (JYIF)

🕒 Job Type: Full-time

📅 Application Deadline: 15 March 2026

About JYIF

The Jordan Youth Innovation Forum (JYIF) is a dynamic, youth-led organization dedicated to empowering young people across the Kingdom. Through initiatives focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and sustainable development, we strive to create impactful change. We collaborate closely with local and international partners to deliver programs that are both accountable and transformative.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Finance & Accounting Manager to lead our financial operations. This role is critical to ensuring the organization’s financial health, donor compliance, and long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep experience in the NGO sector, and a commitment to financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership: Lead and manage all financial and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
Policy & Controls: Develop, implement, and strengthen financial policies and internal control systems.
Planning & Budgeting: Oversee organizational budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support JYIF’s strategic growth.
Donor Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to donor regulations, grant requirements, and reporting standards.
Reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements and detailed management reports for leadership and board review.
Risk Management: Manage cash flow, treasury functions, and financial risk mitigation strategies.
Audit Coordination: Lead the coordination of internal and external audits.
Operational Finance: Supervise payroll, financial documentation, and daily accounting transactions.
Business Development: Support proposal budgeting and contribute to fundraising efforts.
Team Management: Supervise, train, and mentor the finance team to build capacity.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
Sector Knowledge: Significant experience working with NGOs and managing donor-funded projects (e.g., UN, EU, USAID).
Audit & Compliance: Proven track record in audit coordination and navigating complex donor compliance requirements.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks or similar) and MS Excel.
Certifications: Professional certifications such as CMA, JCPA, or ACCA are a strong asset.
Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Language: Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) and a good command of English.

How to Apply

Interested candidates with the required qualifications are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter to:

📩 Office@JYIF.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Jordan Youth Innovation Forum

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