Job Purpose:
The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate general ledger entries, reconciling financial statements, supporting monthly financial closes, and handling accounts payable and receivable processes. The role ensures compliance with accounting standards, supports internal stakeholders, and contributes to financial reporting and decision-making.
This role covers general ledger management, reconciliation processes, tax compliance, audit coordination, month-end closing, and cross-functional support to ensure accuracy, completeness, and transparency of financial documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enter financial data and transactions into the ledger.
- Prepare and maintain monthly general ledger journal entries with proper documentation.
- Follow documentation policies to maintain complete and accurate accounting files.
- Review and prepare bank, accounts payable, and accounts receivable reconciliations.
- Assist internal departments with accounting issues and queries.
- Prepare cash flow statements and resolve outstanding balancing variances.
- Perform accounting analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
- Execute month-end closing activities and reconciliations.
- Provide periodic financial reports.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and required documentation.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal financial policies.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintain high accuracy and integrity of financial data.
Education, Experience and Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience managing general ledger activities.
- Strong knowledge of Jordan Tax Law (Sales Tax, Income Tax, and Withholding Tax).
- Working knowledge of IFRS is preferred.
- Experience supporting audit processes is an advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or similar).
- Strong understanding of financial and market trends.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- High accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity.
- Strong business acumen and professionalism.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Effective communication with all levels of the organization.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to improve processes.
- Proven ability to work on complex matters involving multiple stakeholders.
