Job Title: Chief Accountant
Salary: 2,000 – 2,500 JOD (based on experience and qualifications)
Experience Required: Minimum 8 years
Language: Fluency in English is a must
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and business-oriented Chief Accountant to lead the financial operations and reporting within a dynamic FMCG environment. The role requires a strong command of costing, coupled with a strategic understanding of financial performance, compliance, and business impact. The ideal candidate will oversee the end-to-end accounting cycle, support management with data-driven insights, and enhance financial controls aligned with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of accountants, ensuring high performance, accuracy, and continuous professional development.
- Maintain clear roles, workflows, and KPIs for the finance team; monitor productivity and quality of outputs.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all accounting operations and financial reporting.
Financial Reporting & Closing
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal policies.
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and provisions with analytical justification.
- Prepare and present accurate financial statements, balance sheets, P&L, and management reports with detailed commentary on performance vs. budget.
Costing & Landed Cost Management
- Implement and manage precise landed cost calculations by allocating freight, customs, insurance, and other import-related costs to inventory.
- Ensure accurate cost of goods sold (COGS) valuation and its reflection in financial statements.
- Drive improvements in inventory costing processes and contribute to strategic pricing decisions.
Cash Flow & Treasury Oversight
- Monitor short- and long-term cash flow forecasts; plan and prioritize cash and cheque disbursements.
- Manage payment cycles, bank reconciliations, and supplier settlements in coordination with procurement and operations.
Compliance, Audit & Tax
- Liaise with tax advisors for timely and accurate preparation of sales tax filings and other statutory requirements.
- Coordinate year-end audits with internal and external auditors; prepare audit schedules, justifications, and lead closing meetings.
- Strengthen internal controls, ensure proper segregation of duties, and recommend enhancements to the financial control environment.
Business Partnership & Analysis
- Support senior management with financial insights, variance analysis, cost-efficiency recommendations/brand and channels/ region profitability.
- Participate in budgeting and forecasting cycles; monitor actuals against forecasts and investigate deviations.
- Collaborate with operations, logistics, and procurement to align finance with broader supply chain and business strategies.
Process Improvement & System Optimization
- Continuously evaluate accounting processes and systems to identify opportunities for automation, accuracy, and scalability.
- Lead or support ERP implementation and upgrades as needed to enhance financial data flow and reporting capabilities.
Confidentiality & Professional Development
- Uphold high standards of integrity and confidentiality in handling financial and business information.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local regulations, IFRS standards, and industry best practices through training and professional networks.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leading role.
- Experience in the FMCG sector, with deep exposure to landed cost accounting and inventory management.
- Strong expertise in financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems (SAP).
- Professional certifications such as CMA are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.
