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.