Accountant

Join Baladna El Djazaier – Building the Future of Agriculture & Dairy in Algeria

At Baladna El Djazaier, we are committed to driving Algeria’s agro-industrial transformation. Our flagship venture in Adrar spans 117,000 hectares, representing an investment of USD 3.5 billion, and aims to establish a herd of up to 270,000 dairy cows, producing 1.7 billion litres of milk annually.

This integrated project encompasses forage and crop production, cattle breeding, milk-powder manufacturing, and logistic operations—placing us at the heart of Algeria’s food-security mission.

We are looking for motivated, talented individuals who want to grow their careers in a dynamic environment and contribute to a national project of excellence. Join us and be part of shaping the future of agriculture and dairy in Algeria

Main Purpose of the Role :To manage the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, from procurement through payment, ensuring accurate supplier accounting, proper recording of accounting transactions, invoice processing, VAT exemption follow-up, payment preparation, reconciliations, and effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining compliance with company policies and multinational corporate standards

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Accounting & Bookkeeping:

• Record supplier invoices in the ERP system (SAP or equivalent) in accordance with internal procedures and applicable accounting standards.

• Record accounting transactions including supplier advances, payroll, taxes, and other miscellaneous journal entries.

• Ensure accurate accounting and cost center allocation of expenses.

• Monitor supplier accounts and perform periodic account analyses (aged balances review, follow-up on outstanding items, accruals/provisions, etc.).

• Perform three-way matching between Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), supplier invoices, and contracts where applicable.

Payment Processing

• Prepare payment proposals after verifying supporting documentation through the three-way matching process, in accordance with internal procedures, payment due dates, and business priorities.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor invoices pending approval or blocked within the workflow.

• Coordinate with the Tax team regarding VAT exemption purchase requests.

• Prepare monthly supplier reconciliation statements.

• Participate in the monthly financial closing process and reconcile supplier-related accounts (Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Supplier Advances, and other suspense accounts).

• Prepare Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) reports and KPIs, including supplier aging analysis and other relevant reporting.

Coordination & Internal Control

• Work closely with Procurement, Logistics, Human Resources, and Controlling teams to ensure smooth and compliant processing of supplier transactions.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Purchase-to-Pay process and support the documentation and maintenance of related procedures.

Required Profile

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (Master's preferred) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a corporate or multinational environment in a similar role, preferably within the industrial sector.

• Proven experience managing the end-to-end supplier accounting and payment process.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SAP ERP (or another recognized ERP system).

• Good understanding of the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process and accounting standards (IFRS or local GAAP/SCF).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Language Skills

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Responsive, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset and problem-solving ability.