1) Job Description

Job Title: Accountant

Department: Finance Department

Reports To: Head of Finance Department

Location: JE Headquarters / Wherever needed

Job Summary

The Accountant is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, processing financial transactions, preparing reconciliations, and assisting in payroll and financial reporting activities. The role ensures compliance with Jordan Exports financial procedures, accounting standards, and applicable regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain accounting records in the financial system.
• Record daily journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Review supplier invoices and payment requests.
• Follow up on accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Manage petty cash records and reconciliations.
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations.
• Support payroll preparation and related deductions.
• Assist in preparing periodic financial reports.
• Maintain proper filing and archiving of accounting documents.
• Support audit and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• Fresh graduate or up to one year of accounting experience.

Skills

• Good knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Ability to use accounting software and ERP systems.
• Basic financial analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Good command of English and Arabic.

2) Job Analysis

Purpose of the Role

To support the Finance Department by maintaining accurate accounting records, processing financial transactions, preparing reconciliations, supporting payroll activities, and ensuring compliance with Jordan Exports’ financial policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities (What the job involves)

• Enter financial transactions into the accounting system.
• Record daily journal entries accurately and timely.
• Review, verify, and process invoices and supporting documents.
• Maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable records.
• Manage and reconcile petty cash transactions.
• Perform periodic bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Support payroll preparation and related tax and social security calculations.
• Prepare periodic accounting and financial reports.
• Archive and maintain accounting records and documentation.
• Support internal and external audit activities.

Required Competencies

Technical

• Accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Financial analysis skills.
• Accounting software and ERP systems.
• Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Financial reporting and reconciliations.

Behavioral

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commitment and accountability.
• Communication skills.
• Teamwork.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Tools & Systems

• Accounting Systems / ERP.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Office Applications.
• Banking and financial reporting systems.

3) KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

Accounting Operations

• Accuracy of accounting entries.
• Number of transactions processed.
• Timeliness of journal entry recording.

Financial Controls

• Accuracy of bank reconciliations.
• Accuracy of petty cash reconciliations.
• Error rate in accounting records.

Reporting

• Timely submission of reports.
• Accuracy of financial information.

Compliance

• Compliance with accounting procedures and policies.
• Audit findings related to accounting records.

Efficiency

• Timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Timely processing of  assigned accounting tasks .