Senior Finance & Administration Officer – Amman

About the role

The Senior Finance and Administration Officer will support the Building Tomorrow: STEM and Opportunity program in Jordan. Reporting to the Program Lead and dotted‑line to the Senior Finance & Compliance Manager, the officer will oversee daily financial administration, ensure compliance with IREX, U.S. State Department, and local regulations, and contribute to regional finance, payroll, and compliance activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage invoices, payment processing, and related documentation in line with IREX and donor policies.
• Prepare and maintain budgets, financial reports, and program timelines.
• Support regional branch finance, payroll, and compliance functions.
• Apply GAAP principles to analyze financial data and ensure accurate accounting records.
• Compile information for compliant financial reporting and control procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of finance/accounting experience in the Jordan NGO sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local laws, donor procurement policies, and tax regulations.
• Excellent command of English and unrestricted work authorization in Jordan.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with QuickBooks (preferred).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.