SSC Employer Contribution — Teaching Staff (Jordan)
Recording the employer's 14.25% SSC contribution for Jordanian teaching and admin staff.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC Expense — Academic Staff (14.25%) | Expense (+) | 12,112.50 | - |
| SSC Payable (Employer Share) | Liability (+) | - | 12,112.50 |
💡 Accountant's Note
SSC is a mandatory employer cost in Jordan. For educational institutions, it is allocated between academic and administrative categories based on the payroll split.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Employer SSC (14.25% of gross salary, subject to the SSC ceiling) is calculated automatically by the payroll system alongside the employee deduction (7.5%). The employer share is posted to the SSC expense account and allocated to academic and administrative cost centres in proportion to the underlying payroll split. The combined employer and employee SSC is remitted to the Social Security Corporation by the 15th of the following month. Foreign staff on work permits may have different SSC obligations depending on bilateral social security agreements.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors reconcile the total employer SSC expense to the payroll base multiplied by 14.25%, confirming the SSC ceiling is correctly applied per employee. Verify timely remittance to the SSC — late payment attracts statutory penalties. Confirm that all eligible employees (Jordanian nationals and long-term residents as required) are enrolled. For expatriate staff, verify whether they are subject to SSC or exempt under a bilateral agreement, and that the correct treatment is applied consistently.
📄 Required Documentation
Monthly payroll report with SSC calculations per employee, SSC payment receipts, SSC ceiling schedule, employee SSC registration certificates, expatriate SSC exemption documentation (if applicable), and annual SSC expense reconciliation.
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