Title:  Sr. Accountant, Accounts Payable

Location: Amman, Jordan

Job Type: Full-time

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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, 3 R&D hubs 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 Accountant, Accounts Payable 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:

• Receive, verify, and process vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
• Ensure proper matching of purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices (3-way match).
• Ensure cost allocation, accounting, and tax are updated as per the relevant guidelines/ laws.
• Resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments (e.g., procurement, warehouses, receiving departments).
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain accurate Accounts payable aging reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.
• Reviews accounting policies and procedures and, as needed, recommends process improvements (including automation and operational efficiencies).
• Assist in completing ad hoc requests and special projects as they arise.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:

• Between 3~5 years’ experience in accounting or other relevant practice experience.
• Exposure to processing global invoices.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance or similar field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Exposure to SAP ERP system and workflow solutions.
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills.
• Preferred: CMA

Skills:

• Fluent/Excellent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills and an effective cross functional communicator.
• Ability to contribute ideas to address business issues.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel, and PowerPoint, especially the integration with other MS products.
• Self-starter with the ability to take the initiative, guide, and influence others toward goal achievement.
• Collaborative working style, ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment.
• Ability to organize and work with large amounts of complex information.
• Working knowledge of internal control concepts.
• Process oriented, data driven, and exceptionally well organized and detail oriented.

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