Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness.

Accountant
Employment Duration Full time
Job Category Proposal
Location Jordan
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Accountant, USAID/Jordan Knowledge, Monitoring, Evidence, Learning, and Research Activity (KMELRA), Jordan  

  

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.  

  

Proposal Objective:  

Social Impact is bidding on the upcoming USAID/Jordan KMELRA project, intended to be an umbrella mechanism providing USAID/Jordan with empirical data on program effectiveness, deepen accountability, foster learning, and knowledge management, and improve Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) capacity within USAID/Jordan Mission and Jordan in general. The Activity will be designed to advance USAID localization agenda and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) goals.  

  

Position Description:  

Social Impact is seeking a full-time Jordanian Accountant to support KMELRA finance and administration. This will be a full-time position based in Amman, Jordan for the duration of the contract, contingent upon contract award. The anticipated release date for the proposal is Fall 2024.  

Please submit your CV in English for best consideration of your candidacy. CVs must not exceed a maximum of 10 pages.  

**Only candidates with Jordanian citizenship are eligible to apply. **  

  

Responsibilities:  

  • Manage cash flow, including funds transfers from SI HQ, local currency exchange, and petty cash.
  • Reconcile bank accounts in collaboration with corporate Accounting, as part of a month-end close process.
  • Record financial transactions into the Accounting System, submit each month’s expenses by the 5th business day each month and upload the expenses into the company intra website (SI SharePoint).
  • Ensure on-time, accurate data entry, completing the journal entries for non-routine expenses as necessary.
  • Liaise with the DFA, Operations departments and HQ Finance Manager to conduct the final review of vouchers and vendor invoices to ensure the maintenance of thorough financial documentation on all field transactions.
  • Ensure open and competitive bidding processes in accordance with USG policy.
  • Ensure that all paid invoices agree with supporting documentation, including price quotes, purchase requests, purchase orders, per SI procedures for procurement.
  • Record all approved payments for local vendors, contractors and consultants for goods and services received.
  • Provide cashier functions and maintain office inventory as follows: intake petty cash funds; count out petty cash to local staff based on receipts authorized in accordance with policies and procedures, record the amount counted out, and do cash reconciliations; maintain inventories and controls over project office fixed assets, such as furnishing and computer equipment.
  • Prepare the monthly employee salary calculations based on the country’s labor law and make the necessary employers and employees’ income tax and social security contribution payment to the local authority in a timely manner. 

  

Qualifications:  

  • BS/BA in Accounting, and/or equivalent work experience; Master's Degree preferred.
  • 5 years of experience with auditing, invoicing and payroll.
  • 5 years of experience with USAID accounting procedures and regulations.
  • Previous experience providing financial oversight. Previous knowledge of electronic accounting systems (knowledge of Quickbooks preferred).
  • Excellent computer spreadsheet/word processing skills.
  • Proven ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with staff members, visitors, and the public.
  • Excellent ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
  • Strong facilitation, networking, and team management skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and outstanding interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated attention to details and expertise in organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Professional proficiency in oral and written English, and fluency in Standard Arabic.   

  
Come join our energetic and innovative team!  We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.  

  

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com  

  

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  

  

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.  

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