How to Accrue the Monthly EOSB Provision for Permanent Retail Staff in Jordan
Building the statutory end-of-service gratuity liability each month for all permanent retail employees.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOSB Expense (Retail Staff) | Expense (+) | 750.00 | - |
| Provision for EOSB | Liability (+) | - | 750.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Jordanian labour law requires a gratuity payment when an employee resigns or is terminated. Monthly provisioning avoids a large unexpected cost.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Calculate monthly as: (current gross monthly salary ÷ 12) × months of service for each employee. Update when salaries change — the provision must reflect the current salary (not the hire salary). Maintain a per-employee EOSB sub-ledger so the total provision balance reconciles to the sum of individual entitlements. Non-current for long-serving employees.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors independently recalculate a sample of EOSB provisions to verify accuracy. The most common error is using historical salary rates instead of current rates. All permanent employees (not just full-time) must be included. EOSB for part-time staff is proportional to hours worked if they meet the qualifying period under Jordan's Labor Law.
📄 Required Documentation
EOSB calculation schedule per employee (start date, current salary, service months, provision amount), payroll records confirming current salary, Provision for EOSB reconciliation (opening + accruals − payouts = closing), and Labor Law compliance note.
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