Sr. Officer, Costing at Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

, Amman, Jordan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Costing, Fixed Assets Accounting, Variance Analysis, Inventory Valuation, Financial Reporting, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Excel, IFRS, Internal Controls, Budgeting, Forecasting, CAPEX Management, Audit Support, Root Cause Analysis, Financial Planning

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Description

Location: Amman, Jordan Job Type: [Full-time] #LI-AA1 About Us For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission. As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. Description: We are looking for a talented Senior Officer, Costing & Fixed Assets to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together. If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you. Key Responsibilities: Costing: • Execute costing activities and ensure timely, accurate, and reliable reporting. • Develop, maintain, and review standard cost models for products and operations. • Analyze variances between actual and standard costs and provide detailed root cause analysis and recommendations. • Oversee and approve the inventory scrapping process by reviewing supporting documents and conducting the necessary investigations. • Coordinate with procurement, production, supply chain, and finance teams to collect and validate cost-related data. • Monitor inventory valuation and costing controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. • Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide recommendations to management. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities related to costing. • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures. Fixed Assets Accounting & Control: •Maintain and update the fixed asset register in compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards. • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual fixed asset closing activities, including depreciation, disposals, transfers, capitalization, and impairment reviews. • Reconcile fixed asset general ledger accounts with the fixed asset register and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Prepare fixed asset reports and disclosures to support financial reporting. • Monitor Assets Under Construction (AUC) and ensure timely and accurate capitalization. • Lead periodic physical verification and inventory counts of fixed assets, track asset movements and verify asset existence, location, and investigate identified variances. • Support internal and external audits by providing required asset documentation, analysis, and explanations. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities related to CAPEX. Qualifications: We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. • 2–5 years of experience in costing and/or fixed assets accounting, preferably within the manufacturing or pharmaceutical industry. • Strong knowledge of costing principles, inventory accounting, and fixed asset accounting. • Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is preferred. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Good command of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. • Knowledge of IFRS and internal control practices is an advantage.

Responsibilities

The role involves executing costing activities, developing standard cost models, and analyzing variances to identify cost-saving opportunities. Additionally, the officer is responsible for maintaining the fixed asset register, managing depreciation, and leading physical asset verifications.