Job: Chief Accountant

Location: Amman - Jordan

Industry: FMCG

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:

• Bachelors 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.