# Chief Accountant

> Khibraty · Amman, Jordan · Full-time · Posted 2025-05-19

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and business-oriented Chief Accountant to lead our 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.

## Requirements

### Key Responsibilities:

### Financial Leadership & Team Management

-   Guide, mentor, and oversee a team of accountants to ensure optimal performance, precision, and ongoing professional growth.
-   Establish clear roles, workflows, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the finance team, while monitoring productivity and output quality.
-   Serve as the main point of contact for all accounting functions and financial reporting.

### Financial Reporting & Closing

-   Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures to ensure adherence to IFRS and internal guidelines.
-   Examine and sanction journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and provisions with analytical support.
-   Compile and deliver accurate financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and management reports, providing in-depth commentary on performance relative to the budget.

### Costing & Landed Cost Management

-   Establish and oversee precise calculations of landed costs by assigning freight, customs, insurance, and other import costs to inventory.
-   Ensure the accurate valuation of cost of goods sold (COGS) and its appropriate representation in financial statements.
-   Promote enhancements in inventory costing practices and partake in strategic pricing decisions.

### Cash Flow & Treasury Oversight

-   Track short- and long-term cash flow forecasts; prioritize and schedule cash and cheque disbursements.
-   Oversee payment cycles, bank reconciliations, and supplier payments, collaborating with procurement and operations teams.

### Compliance, Audit & Tax

-   Coordinate with tax professionals for the timely and precise preparation of sales tax filings and other statutory obligations.
-   Facilitate year-end audits with internal and external auditors; prepare audit schedules, provide justifications, and lead closing discussions.
-   Enhance internal controls, ensure appropriate separation of duties, and recommend improvements to the financial control framework.

### Business Partnership & Analysis

-   Assist senior management with financial insights, variance analysis, cost-efficiency recommendations, and profitability assessments across brands, channels, and regions.
-   Engage in budgeting and forecasting processes; track actual results against forecasts and investigate discrepancies.
-   Work closely with operations, logistics, and procurement to integrate finance with wider supply chain and business objectives.

### Process Improvement & System Optimization

-   Regularly assess accounting processes and systems to pinpoint opportunities for automation, accuracy, and scalability.
-   Lead or assist in ERP implementation and upgrades as required to improve financial data flow and reporting capabilities.

### Confidentiality & Professional Development

-   Maintain high standards of integrity and confidentiality when managing financial and business information.
-   Stay informed of local regulations, IFRS standards, and industry best practices through ongoing training and professional networking.

### Qualifications:

-   Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's preferred).
-   At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or leadership position.
-   Experience in the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing industry, with extensive knowledge of landed cost accounting and inventory management.
-   Strong background in financial reporting, internal controls, and audit preparation.
-   Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with accounting/ERP systems (SAP).
-   Professional certifications such as CMA are highly valued.
-   Proven ability to articulate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
-   Exceptional leadership, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

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