Associate – Financial Advisory (Amman, Jordan | Ability to Travel)

Kayan Advisory is seeking a talented Associate in Financial Advisory to support our dynamic team. This full-time role, based in Amman, offers exciting opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and review financial models, forecasts, and valuation reports across industries.
• Support preparation of feasibility studies, investment memorandums, and due diligence reports.
• Research market trends, industry benchmarks, and competitors to support advisory projects.
• Assist in crafting client presentations, proposals, and business plans.
• Help manage project timelines to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with external consultants, legal advisors, and clients on assigned projects.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and client-facing financial reports.
• Analyze working capital, cost structures, and financial performance metrics.
• Maintain organized project documentation and version control.
  Support business development, internal reporting, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 application.
• Proficiency in share and manage the cloud files.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills—essential for client-facing work and report preparation.
• Strong analytical, research, and presentation abilities.
  Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and readiness to travel.

Why Join Us?
This role is perfect for ambitious professionals seeking exposure to high-impact advisory projects and cross-border collaboration in a vibrant, supportive setting.

Business Development Associate

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft proposals, presentations, and client communications in Arabic and English.
• Develop content for training, social media, and marketing materials.
• Support BD Manager in preparing for meetings, events, and
  conferences.
• Conduct market research and build a client pipeline using CRM.
• Coordinate with internal teams and align content with zakat and tax
  services.
• Liaise with partners and assist in business development efforts in KSA.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in business development.
• Proficient in CRM systems, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in both Arabic and
  English.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Trainee – Indirect Tax Team

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in VAT compliance, including preparation of VAT returns.
• Undertake research on indirect tax regulations and recent amendments, with a focus on KSA operations.
• Liaise with clients and respond to routine inquiries.
• Prepare draft advisory notes and support the team in providing VAT-related advice.
• Help ensure all filings and documentation meet regulatory requirements in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• 0 – 2 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law.
• Strong Accounting Background and proper understanding of financial statements.
• Basic understanding of VAT, GST, or similar indirect tax systems.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Arabic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office—especially Excel.
• Willingness to learn and pursue further professional qualifications (e.g. ADIT, CPA, CTA, etc..).

Translator

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate a wide range of documents (business, tax, legal, and technical) between Arabic and English.
• Ensure translations maintain meaning, tone, and context.
• Proofread, edit, and review translations for accuracy and cultural
  relevance.
• Support Tax team with real-time document translation needs.
• Research specialized terms and manage translation glossaries.
• Handle confidential documents while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Languages, or a related field.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Proven experience with translation of business and legal documents (Tax would be preferred).
• High attention to detail; excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Skilled in using translation software tools.
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and manage several projects
  simultaneously.

Trainee – Direct Tax Team

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation and filing of corporate tax, income tax, and
  withholding tax returns.
• Provide support for tax compliance, assessments, and audits.
• Conduct tax research on local and international tax laws.
• Liaise with clients and respond to routine inquiries.
• Draft reports, submissions, and responses to tax authorities.
• Coordinate with the KSA team for ongoing projects and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely compliance with deadlines.

Qualifications:

• 0 – 2 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
  Finance, or Law.
• Strong Accounting Background and proper understanding of financial statements.
• Basic understanding of Taxes and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Arabic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office—especially Excel.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and pursue further professional qualifications (e.g. ADIT, CPA, CTA, etc..).

Trainee Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial records and general ledger.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist financial reporting and reconciliations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to travel to Saudi Arabia for 1–3 months.

Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial records and general ledger.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist financial reporting and reconciliations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 0–5 years of experience in accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to travel to Saudi Arabia for 1–3 months.

External Auditor

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect financial statements to identify errors, misstatements or
  fraud.
• Perform audits on systems, operations, and accounts.
• Report audit findings and recommend improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 2–5 years of experience in external financial audit.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to travel to Saudi Arabia for 1–3 months.
• Experience from Big Four firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC)

Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee general accounting operations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Manage reconciliations and audit support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5–7 years of experience in accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong organizational, analytical skills and leadership.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to travel to Saudi Arabia for 1–3 months.

Senior External Auditor

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise audit engagements.
• Review audit documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Evaluate internal controls and mentor staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Over 5 years of experience in external financial audit.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to travel to Saudi Arabia for 1–3 months.
• Experience from Big Four firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) preferred.

Quality Assurance Auditor

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate financial statements and internal processes.
• Assess risks and compliance.
• Report findings and suggest improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience in quality assurance auditing.
• Over 7 years of experience in external financial audit.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to travel to Saudi Arabia for 1–3 months.
• Experience from Big Four firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC)
  preferred.

Receptionist & Admin Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily administrative operations, including correspondence
  and filing.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and ensure follow-ups are
  completed.
• Maintain organized records, reports, and documentation.
• Support various departments with scheduling, logistics, and
  internal communications.
• Assist in organizing internal events and office-related activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management
  skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
  Outlook).
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
•  Positive attitude and strong sense of responsibility

Senior Consultant - Bahrain based

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and review Bahrain VAT returns, refund claims, and compliance filings.
• Provide technical advice on VAT matters and cross-border transactions.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure high-quality client deliverables.
• Manage client relationships, audits, and correspondence with authorities.
• Collaborate with regional tax teams and identify process improvements.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years in Indirect Tax / VAT, ideally in a consulting firm.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law; SOCPA/CPA/CTA/ADIT preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Bahrain and GCC VAT laws.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Trainee – Indirect Tax Team

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in VAT compliance, including preparation of VAT returns.
• Undertake research on indirect tax regulations and recent amendments, with a focus on KSA operations.
• Liaise with clients and respond to routine inquiries.
• Prepare draft advisory notes and support the team in providing VAT-related advice.
• Help ensure all filings and documentation meet regulatory requirements in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• 0 – 2 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law.
• Strong Accounting Background and proper understanding of financial statements.
• Basic understanding of VAT, GST, or similar indirect tax systems.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Arabic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office—especially Excel.
• Willingness to learn and pursue further professional qualifications (e.g., ADIT, CPA, CTA, etc..).

Trainee – Direct Tax Team

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation and filing of corporate tax, income tax, and withholding tax returns.
• Provide support for tax compliance, assessments, and audits.
• Conduct tax research on local and international tax laws.
• Liaise with clients and respond to routine inquiries.
• Draft reports, submissions, and responses to tax authorities.
• Coordinate with the KSA team for ongoing projects and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely compliance with deadlines.

Qualifications:

• 0 – 2 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law.
• Strong Accounting Background and proper understanding of financial statements.
• Basic understanding of Taxes and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Arabic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office—especially Excel.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and pursue further professional qualifications (e.g., ADIT, CPA, CTA, etc..)