Accountant (National Position)

About the role

AVSI is hiring an Accountant for a national position based in Amman, Jordan, reporting to the Operations Manager. The role covers recording transactions, analysing and reconciling general ledger accounts, accounts payable and bank accounts, and supporting the monthly close and donor financial reporting. The contract lasts 12 months including a 3-month probation, starting on 16 December 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain all financial and accounting transactions and accounting controls in line with internal and donor policies and local financial legal requirements.
• Maintain general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts payable and control accounts, and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare cheques and bank transfers, and maintain updated tracking sheets.
• Assist in the monthly close and in preparing donor financial reporting files.
• Keep a proper filing system for financial documents and maintain finance share folder files.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure a successful audit.
• Perform other duties requested by management within the area of competence.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 3 years of related experience in the humanitarian sector (local or international NGOs).
• Fluency in Arabic, with excellent written and verbal communication; excellent English, with very good written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• Familiarity with accounting and financial management practices in the humanitarian sector.
• Computer literacy and good knowledge of ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to follow policies and procedures while keeping confidentiality.

What we offer

• Work schedule of 8 hours per day, Sunday to Thursday.
• Possibility of working from home one day per week.
• Health insurance after the probation period.