Finance Officer

Al Tamimi & Company are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our Finance team in Jordan. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the office, ensuring the timely processing of payments, accurate reconciliations, and effective management of Accounts Payable and Cash & Treasury activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders. This position plays an important role in maintaining financial controls, supporting operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with the firm's financial procedures and policies. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field Minimum 2-4 years of experience within a Finance or Accounting role Hands-on experience across general accounting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Experience supporting payroll processes, including payroll income tax and social security requirements Knowledge of sales tax and other relevant tax and statutory requirements Experience with bank reconciliations and financial reporting Experience supporting internal and/or external audits and preparing supporting documentation Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications Experience using accounting or ERP systems Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement Duties & Responsibilities: Support day-to-day general accounting activities, ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded and maintained Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, including processing supplier invoices, customer receipts, payments and account reconciliations Support payroll processing, including payroll income tax, social security contributions and related reconciliations Assist with sales tax calculations, reporting and relevant statutory requirements Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and clearing outstanding reconciling items in a timely manner Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Lawyers, Secretaries, Administration and HR teams on finance-related mattersCoordinate with the Cash & Treasury team to ensure accurate allocation of cheque and wire transfer receipts Ensure third-party invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timeframes Review expense claims and confirm all necessary approvals are obtained prior to processing Maintain and reconcile petty cash, ensuring appropriate controls, approvals and supporting documentation are in place Support month-end and year-end financial activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, account reviews and financial reporting Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation and responding to audit information requests Work closely with the Office Manager to resolve finance and disbursement-related issuesIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and minimise cash transactions Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies and applicable regulatory requirements Diversity Equity & Inclusion Essential to our success as a Professional Organization is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential, and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences. We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved. Al Tamimi & Company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability. If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Please note that due to the high number of applications received on job postings, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be considered. Show more Show less