Ruba Abuataia

Tax & Accounting Manager - Amman

Ruba Abuataia is the Manager of Tax & Accounting services at Andersen in Jordan. she brings almost 8 years of professional experience with other firms (Big 10) in Jordan in Audit, Accounting and Tax services

Ruba is leading the VAT consultation, Income Tax related of Companies and payroll tax, Withholding tax, and tax imposed on imports. and Accounting Services at Andersen in Jordan.

key Responsibilities in Income & sales Tax :  Lead corporate & individual income tax filings in compliance with Jordanian Income Tax Law No. (34) of 2014 and amendments. Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly sales tax (VAT) returns in line with Jordan VAT Law No. (16) of 2019 (e.g., VAT on goods, services, and imports). Ensure adherence to tax deadlines (e.g., annual income tax returns by April 30th, VAT filings per the Jordanian Tax Department schedule). Manage withholding tax (WHT) obligations on cross-border payments (e.g., royalties, dividends) under Jordan’s tax treaties. Automate sales tax (VAT) calculations for e-commerce, retail, and service providers. Train teams on Jordanian tax updates (e.g., 2024 VAT rate changes, digital tax procedures). Track updates from the Jordanian Tax Department and Ministry of Finance (e.g., VAT rate adjustments, tax amnesty programs).

Key Responsibilities in Accounting:  Oversee the day-to-day bookkeeping operations, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions (accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations). Maintain general ledgers and ensure all entries comply with accounting standards IFRS and local regulations. Conduct month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing trial balances and financial statements for review. Generate customized financial reports (P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow analyses) tailored to client needs. Assist clients with budgeting and forecasting to support strategic decision-making. Ensure compliance with tax filing requirements (VAT, payroll taxes, corporate tax) and deadlines. Prepare and organize financial documents for external audits, liaising with auditors to resolve queries. Lead the adoption of cloud-based accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books) for efficient bookkeeping. Automate repetitive tasks (invoice processing, expense tracking) to improve accuracy and reduce manual work.