Senior Accountant – Costing & Fixed Assets

About the role

Hikma Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Accountant to support costing and fixed‑asset functions within its Algiers operations. You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, care, and teamwork, helping ensure accurate financial reporting for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Analyze cost variances, provide root‑cause analysis and recommendations.
• Oversee inventory scrapping, work‑in‑process (WIP) tracking, and monthly order closures.
• Monitor inventory valuation, support slow‑moving/obsolete stock analysis, and participate in quarterly and annual inventory counts.
• Maintain the fixed‑asset register in SAP, process additions, transfers, retirements, and disposals.
• Manage Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) and ensure timely capitalization.
• Participate in quarterly and annual physical counts of fixed assets.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in costing and/or fixed‑asset accounting, preferably in manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong knowledge of costing principles, inventory accounting, and fixed‑asset accounting.
• Familiarity with IFRS and internal control practices is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP ERP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with financial reporting tools.