Location and Business Unit:  

Head Office - Fuhais

WHO IS LAFARGE?

Founded in France almost 200 years ago, Lafarge is a top-ranking global player in Cement, Aggregates, Concrete and Building Solutions & Products. Lafarge has a legacy of putting innovation and sustainability at the heart of its business with a passion for advancing architectural creativity. Lafarge is a proud member of the Holcim Group.

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim are enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE?

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues

WORKING WITH US

At “Lafarge Jordan” a proud member of Holcim group, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Job holder shall perform all accounting transactions, financial reporting and periodic closing activities in the company in a timely  manner in accordance with Group policies and guidelines and in respect to local accounting regulations while maintaining accounting  principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. 

Main Responsibilities: 

Accounting: 

▪ Monitor the company’s accounting closing and pre-closing process: define the calendar, communicate closing planning to all  the company’s departments and supervise the implementation, to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end  close 

▪ Review & verify the monthly trial balance to ensure accurate financial transactions using the local ERP.

▪ Review the output of all sub-modules (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets …etc) to ensure that all sub modules are reviewed and aligned with the General Ledger in an accurate and timely manner. 

▪ Verify the correctness of charts of accounts to ensure the correct mapping between Group and local charts as well as proper  accounting allocation according to Group requirements. 

▪ Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information according to Group requirements (SAP Group reporting  portal). 

▪ Support Control Department as required (budgeting & forecasting activities).  

▪ Interact with & support company departments in completing processes as required. 

▪ Prepare consolidated financial statements and follow up issuing company financial statements within deadlines and interact  with the external auditors to ensure compliance of statutory accounts with local regulation. 

▪ Prepare financial analysis and discrepancies for company accounts and present results to management

▪ Participate in the preparation of the General Assembly meeting as well as prepare and review the Annual report.

▪ Monitor and analyses work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.  

Tax Management: 

▪ Prepare the tax returns (VAT & Income Tax) files to ensure the timely and proper calculation, payment and reporting of taxes as well as compliance with governmental laws and regulations. 

▪ Follow up with Tax authorities all matters related to company tax issues and ensure the proper fulfilment of Tax Audit  requirements. 

▪ Prepare the Group Tax reporting requirements according to deadlines. 

Internal Control: 

▪ Fulfil internal control requirements and Minimum Control Standards (MCS) requirements.

Skills

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

Qualifications 

▪ Bachelor degree in Accounting. 

▪ Professional certification in Finance/Accounting is a plus. 

▪ Minimum (5 years) of experience in accounting. 

Skills 

▪ Advance Business/Economics understanding 

▪ Strong mathematical and analytical skills 

▪ Advanced knowledge in IFRS with ability to implement 

▪ Strong understanding of local tax regulations 

▪ Knowledge in internal control and reporting 

▪ Knowledge in legal, treasury, cash reporting 

▪ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and ERP Systems 

▪ Advanced English language skills 

▪ Self motivated and dynamic 

▪ Excellent oral and written communication skills