Finance Officer - Military veterans preferred

Job Details

Description

Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world, where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We work in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

Position Purpose Summary

Based in Amman, and under the guidance of the Finance & Operations Director, the Finance Officer s/he will also manage the day-to-day financial operations and ensure compliance with all IREX, USAID, and USG requirements. In addition, under the guidance of his/her manager, s/he will monitor program budget, provide required reporting, and maintaining financial records for all program activities.

Performs additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by the manager.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

We're looking for our next team member—could it be you?

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial compliance, reporting processes, and USAID regulations (2 CFR 200 & 700, 22 CFR 226, SAM database).
• Experience managing donor-supported development projects, including USAID-funded programs.
• Familiarity with local laws, labor regulations, and reporting requirements in Jordan.
• Proficiency in financial management practices, including budgeting, projections, variance analysis, bank reconciliations, and audits.
• Ability to prepare financial reports, manage payroll, taxes, benefits, and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Data collection, analysis, and database management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to support colleagues.

Requirements:

• Knowledge & Skills
• Strong knowledge of financial compliance, reporting processes, and USAID regulations (2 CFR 200 & 700, 22 CFR 226, SAM database).
• Experience managing donor-supported development projects, including USAID-funded programs.
• Familiarity with local laws, labor regulations, and reporting requirements in Jordan.
• Proficiency in financial management practices, including budgeting, projections, variance analysis, bank reconciliations, and audits.
• Ability to prepare financial reports, manage payroll, taxes, benefits, and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Data collection, analysis, and database management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to support colleagues.

Your Daily Tasks

• Other support duties as needed.

Additional Perks:

At IREX, you’ll work alongside committed, passionate, and collaborative colleagues who are united by a shared mission—making it a truly rewarding place to work. We offer top-tier learning, development, and growth opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage; a flexible work schedule; a generous PTO policy; a technology stipend; an employee assistance and wellness program; and much more. Final compensation will be based on the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

Please note: While we aim to offer competitive compensation, not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.

Disability Specifications

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IREX seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support IREX’s mission and who respect and promote excellence through diversity. IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals based on merit and experience.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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