Finance & Accounting
Accountant / Senior Accountant
Confidential Manufacturing & Industrial Company
About the role
Job Description — Accountant / Senior Accountant
Company: Confidential – Industrial / Manufacturing
Location: Al-Muwaqqar, Jordan
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports to: Accounting Manager / Finance Manager
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site
Monthly Salary: JOD 700–800, depending on qualifications and experience
Interested candidates who meet the criteria can apply online or by forwarding their CVs directly to the below email address and put in the subject (Accountant / Senior Accountant – Industrial -Jordan)
vacancies@jordan-impact.jo
Role Purpose
Maintain accurate accounting records and support daily financial operations, reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial reporting. The role will work closely with procurement, warehouses, production, and other departments to ensure transactions are properly recorded and supported.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accurate account classification and supporting documentation.
Maintain general ledger accounts and assist with monthly and year-end closing.
Process supplier invoices, match them with purchase orders and goods receipt records, and prepare payments for approval.
Reconcile supplier statements, customer balances, bank accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
Record customer receipts and coordinate with relevant teams on outstanding receivables.
Monitor employee advances, petty cash, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and support periodic asset verification.
Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to reconcile inventory records and investigate discrepancies.
Support physical inventory counts and the review of inventory adjustments, subject to approval.
Assist with recording raw material purchases, production-related expenses, and manufacturing overheads.
Support the preparation of tax schedules and filings under the supervision of the Finance or Accounting Manager.
Prepare financial schedules, account analyses, and periodic management reports.
Provide records and reconciliations required for internal and external audits.
Maintain organized accounting files and follow approved internal controls and authorization procedures.
Additional Expectations for Senior Accountant Appointment
Independently manage assigned closing activities and resolve reconciliation issues.
Review supporting schedules and identify accounting errors or unusual transactions.
Guide junior accounting staff where applicable.
Recommend improvements to accounting procedures and financial controls.
What you'll bring
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related discipline.
3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, with the final title determined by demonstrated capability and level of responsibility.
Manufacturing or industrial accounting experience is strongly preferred; chemical industry exposure is an advantage.
Practical experience in general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and closing activities.
Working knowledge of inventory accounting, fixed assets, and manufacturing-related transactions.
Familiarity with Jordanian tax requirements and relevant accounting practices.
Good command of ERP or accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Good communication skills in Arabic and working proficiency in English.
Core Competencies
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
Integrity and confidentiality.
Effective organization and deadline management.
Ability to coordinate with operational departments.
Ownership of assigned tasks and timely follow-up.
Key Performance Indicators
Accuracy and timeliness of accounting entries.
Completion of reconciliations and closing schedules within deadlines.
Timely resolution of outstanding balances and discrepancies.
Accuracy of inventory and fixed asset accounting records.
Quality of audit documentation and compliance with internal controls.