We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Chief Accountant to manage end-to-end accounting operations and financial reporting for our manufacturing facility in Amman, Jordan. Reporting directly to the General Manager (GM), the Chief Accountant will oversee General Ledger (GL) activities, production cost tracking, inventory control, and financial statement preparation.
The ideal candidate brings over 7 years of solid accounting experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment, alongside hands-on proficiency in Tier-1 ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics)
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Financial Closing
Direct full-cycle accounting operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and General Ledger reconciliations.
Lead timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes, generating trial balances, journal vouchers, and complete financial statements for the General Manager.
Conduct regular bank reconciliations, vendor statement reviews, and intercompany balance verifications.
Manufacturing Cost Accounting & Inventory Control
Oversee factory cost accounting processes, tracking raw material consumption, direct labor, overhead allocations, and work-in-progress (WIP) valuation.
Perform variance analysis on production yield, standard vs. actual costs, and scrap/wastage levels in close coordination with plant operations.
Supervise regular physical inventory counts and reconcile physical stocks with ERP inventory records.
ERP Systems & Reporting
Drive the daily operation and financial integrity of advanced ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).
Maintain robust internal controls and standardized accounting documentation within the ERP environment.
Generate management reporting packs, cash flow statements, and operational expense summaries to guide executive decision-making.
Tax & Statutory Compliance
Ensure full compliance with Jordanian tax laws, including General Sales Tax (GST/VAT), Income Tax, Withholding Tax, and Social Security filings.
Act as the main liaison for external and internal auditors, preparing required audit files, working papers, and statutory disclosures.
Candidate Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with substantial direct exposure to a manufacturing or production environment.
ERP Mastery: Practical, hands-on experience using Tier-1 ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is strictly required.
Languages: Professional fluency in English (very good to fluent) alongside native or fluent Arabic.
Cost Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of manufacturing costing methods, Bills of Materials (BOM), and inventory accounting standards.