Senior Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to lead the financial operations of Jo Academy’s training, educational and community centres in Amman. The role involves maintaining accurate records, monitoring budgets, reconciling accounts and supporting audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage financial records and month‑end closings for all centres.
• Prepare and review journal entries related to centre transactions.
• Reconcile accounts and verify transaction accuracy.
• Track centre‑level budgets, analyse spending trends and allocate costs across cost centres.
• Collaborate with centre managers on financial planning and forecasting.
• Support external audits by providing required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external financial policies.
• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• 5–9 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including at least 2 years managing cost centres.
• Strong background in accounts payable and treasury functions.
• Experience with budgeting, cost allocation and financial reporting.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• ERP systems – Odoo.
• Accounts Payable.
• Treasury management.
• Budgeting and cost allocation.
• Financial reporting.