Chief Accountant

Location: Amman, Jordan PIPECARE Group is looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to lead the accounting function for our Middle East operations, based in Jordan . By providing technology and service focused solutions to the international arena of the oil and gas industry, the PIPECARE Group of companies has been helping our customers ensure the integrity of their pipeline and facility assets for over 25 years. Industry / sector: Oil & Gas / In Line Inspection services. Position Summary The Chief Accountant owns the accounting operations of the Middle East entities. The role is responsible for accurate and timely books, a disciplined monthly close, compliant financial reporting, and strong internal controls across the region. The Chief Accountant supervises the regional accounting team, partners with the wider Group finance function, and reports to the Head of Finance and the Group CFO. Key Responsibilities Own the accounting operations for the Middle East Entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time. Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end close, delivering entity financial packs to the Group reporting calendar. Maintain the general ledger and the balance sheet, ensuring all accounts are reconciled and substantiated. Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including supplier payments and receivables follow-up. Prepare and review journal entries and ensure all accounting transactions comply with applicable accounting standards and Group policies. Perform and review bank reconciliations and prepare audit-ready working papers and schedules. Prepare, record and reconcile inter-company debit and credit notes and inter-company accounts. Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure correct capitalization, depreciation and disposals. Verify the accuracy of invoices and ensure correct and timely booking in the accounting system. Implement and enforce accounting policies, procedures and internal controls across the region. Support external audits and liaise with auditors, tax advisers and banks as required. Partner with the Group finance function on consolidation, transfer pricing entries and the ongoing ERP implementation. Skills/Experience Degree in Accounting or Finance; a professional qualification (CMA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) is an advantage. Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior accounting role, with time as a Chief Accountant or equivalent. Proven ownership of a full accounting cycle and month-end close for multiple entities. Experience in the GCC region, particularly the UAE, is required. Strong working knowledge of ERP systems; experience with Odoo, or a willingness to work on a new ERP implementation, is an advantage. Knowledge of payroll accounting and regional wage-payment systems (for example WPS in the UAE). Strong analytical skills, well organized and disciplined, with the ability to manage deadlines across multiple entities. Excellent command of English and Arabic, written and spoken, is required. Computer literate (MS Office and accounting systems), with strong Excel skills.