Finance/Accountant Officer

GOOD NEIGHBORS INTERNATIONAL – Jordan Office
Good Neighbors (http://www.goodneighbors.org/) is an international humanitarian and development NGO founded to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony, GNI works with 200 communities in 50 countries, focusing on an inclusive community development approach and child protection. Good Neighbors attained General consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) in 1996. In recognition of valuable efforts in providing universal primary education globally, it was awarded the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Award by the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS) in 2007.
A. Position Summary
Position title Finance/Accountant Officer
Duty Station Amman, with regular travel to project sites.
Estimated start date 1 year, starting 1st December 2024, with a 3-month probation period
Contract Type Employment Contract Regular, full-time (Fixed Term)
Contract period 1st December 2024 – 31st October 2025(Renewable upon evaluation)
B. Position overview.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Finance Officer / Accountant to manage our financial operations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with organizational and donor regulations. This role includes responsibilities in accounting, finance management, and procurement support to enhance the effective execution of our projects.
C. Duties and Responsibilities
1. Accounting
• Assist project operations in preparing disbursement plans according to project guidelines and timelines.
• Prepare, review, arrange payments, and record all expenditures, including Budget Requests, Payment Vouchers, Settlements, Balance Checks, Logs, and requests for funds in a timely manner using cash, bank transfers, or checks as required.
• Maintain an organized filing system for all financial documents and record all financial activities daily on QuickBooks (QBs).
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports by the 8th of each month.
• Facilitate audit and financial inspection processes, ensuring all necessary documentation is available.
• Manage budget settlements by collecting and reviewing final spending summaries, ensuring all supporting documents adhere to organizational financial guidelines.
• Coordinate with GNJ staff members to review and revise budgets as needed.
• Manage income and maintain regular communication with GPC in Korea/USA, GCDC in Thailand, and other donor countries/agencies.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and QuickBooks records.
• Provide accurate and timely information for budget monitoring and progress reporting to program staff and management.
• Manage cash and petty cash transactions for project implementation.
• Archive all financial documents, ensuring spending records are filed chronologically.
• Prepare monthly payroll and ensure the disbursement of staff salaries.
2. Finance Management
• Support the enhancement of finance policies and guidelines to align with organizational requirements.
• Communicate with relevant government authorities to address taxation matters (Income Tax, Social Security, and other relevant issues).
• Oversee and coordinate the process for obtaining tax exemption certificates for projects and organizational operations.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) and other relevant government authorities as required.
• Provide financial support for other administrative tasks as needed.
3. Procurement
• Assist in preparing the procurement plan for all project/organizational assets.
• Support drafting Terms of Reference (ToR) and bidding documents.
• Execute procurement, bid evaluation, and selection processes in compliance with internal and donor regulations, ensuring transparency and accountability.
4. Other Tasks
• Perform additional finance, accounting, and procurement duties as assigned by the Country Director/Representative to support organizational objectives.

D. Key Performance Indicators
• Project/Organization budget plans timely developed, revised, and approved.
• The Project Operation Team and Field Unit timely get the fund to implement the endorsed work plan as scheduled.
• Budget estimation and advance are made available for timely implementation of activities and organization operations.
• Financial reports prepared, approved, and submitted as required.
• Taxation and relevant procedure carried out as requested by the Government.
• All the expenditure was executed in a timely manner.
• Supportive documents for income and expenditure were well kept and managed.
• No critical audit findings in the finance management.
• Requests for ad-hoc financial reports or project disbursement explanations from the donors or authorized agencies timely granted.
• Equipment and service needed for project implementation procured in compliance with regulations.
E. Working Relation and Reporting Arrangement
In coordination with other project leads, managers, and staff, the finance officer / Accountant works under the direct supervision of and reports directly to the Country Director.
F. Qualifications and Skills Required
1. Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, or a similar role within an NGO or international development organization.
• Demonstrable experience working with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred) and financial reporting tools.
• Familiarity with donor regulations, financial compliance, and project budgeting, particularly with international donors and government entities.
2. Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, for financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of financial policies, standards, and regulations applicable to NGOs.
• Proven ability to manage multi-currency transactions and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and the ability to apply transparent practices in line with organizational and donor regulations.
3. Personal Skills:
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in managing and reporting financial information.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and Arabic, to liaise effectively with local and international stakeholders.
• High integrity and commitment to ensuring accountability, transparency, and compliance with organizational standards.
4. Behavioral Competencies:
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and coordinate with various departments and project teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the capacity to address financial and procedural issues proactively.
• A commitment to Good Neighbors Jordan’s safeguarding policies, including a demonstrated understanding of Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and adherence to the Code of Conduct.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.