Our client is a prominent, medium-to-large-scale Healthcare & Medical Equipment company based in Amman, Jordan. Operating across medical device distribution, service contracts, and healthcare solutions, the organization is seeking an analytical, leadership-driven Finance Section Head to lead a team of 5 to 7 accounting professionals, manage financial closing cycles, oversee medical inventory/revenue accounting, and optimize Oracle ERP workflows while reporting directly to the Finance Director. Key Responsibilities
- Financial Operations & Oracle ERP Management: Lead day-to-day accounting across GL, AR, AP, fixed assets, and treasury using Oracle ERP; drive maximum system utilization/automation in Oracle Financials and deliver timely month-end and year-end closings.
- Healthcare Equipment Governance & Costing: Oversee inventory accounting, medical equipment asset tracking, import costing, and warranty/service contract revenue recognition; monitor working capital and analyze budget variances.
- Team Leadership & Development: Directly manage, mentor, and evaluate a team of 5 to 7 direct reports, distributing workloads, establishing operational KPIs, and fostering technical precision.
- Compliance, Tax & Audit: Enforce strict compliance with Jordanian tax legislation (General Sales Tax/VAT, Income Tax, Withholding Tax); serve as the primary operational lead for external auditors during statutory reviews.
Key Qualifications
- Experience: 8 to 12 years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, preferably within healthcare, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, or commercial distribution.
- Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional certifications (CMA, CPA, or ACCA) are strongly preferred.
- Technical Mastery: Advanced, hands-on proficiency in Oracle ERP (Financials modules), medical equipment revenue/inventory accounting, import costing, and financial reporting.
- Languages: Very good to fluent English and native/fluent Arabic required.
- Location/Mobility: Based in Amman, Jordan
- Work Logistics: 5 working days per week; immediate to 30-day joining preference.