Fixed Assets Manager

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. currently seeking an experienced  Fixed Assets Manager  to join our team.

Role Overview :

The Fixed Assets Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management, control, and reporting of the company’s fixed assets. The role ensures accurate capitalization, depreciation, compliance with accounting standards, and strong internal controls over capital expenditures and fixed asset lifecycle management, while supporting business and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Fixed Assets Governance & Internal Control

• Establish, implement, and continuously improve policies, procedures, and internal controls related to fixed assets.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Strengthen governance over the full fixed asset lifecycle: acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, transfer, impairment, and disposal.

2. Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Management

• Monitor and control capital expenditures against approved budgets.

• Ensure timely and accurate capitalization of assets in line with project completion milestones.

• Partner with project, engineering, and procurement teams to validate asset readiness and capitalization criteria.

3. Project Cost Capitalization

• Accumulate, review, and analyze project-related costs within SAP Project System.

• Capitalize eligible costs into fixed asset accounts and close projects upon completion.

• Ensure correct asset classification, useful life assignment, and depreciation methods.

4. Accounting, Reporting & Reconciliations

• Record all fixed asset transactions including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and retirements in SAP.

• Calculate and post depreciation and amortization in accordance with accounting standards.

• Perform detailed reconciliations between the fixed assets sub-ledger and the general ledger, investigating and resolving variances.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.

5. Physical Verification & Asset Tracking

• Oversee the assignment of asset identification tags and asset master data accuracy.

• Plan and conduct periodic physical inventories of fixed assets.

• Investigate discrepancies between physical counts and accounting records and recommend corrective actions.

6. Audit, Compliance & Tax

• Prepare comprehensive documentation for internal and external audits.

• Act as the main point of contact for auditors regarding fixed assets matters.

• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.

• Prepare property tax filings and regulatory reports, where applicable.

7. Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory Role

• Work closely with engineering, projects, procurement, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment on asset management.

• Provide technical accounting guidance on capitalization policies and asset treatment.

• Support management with financial analysis and insights related to capital investments.

Core Competencies & Professional Skills :

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage complex workloads.

• Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accountability and professionalism.

• Continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach.

• · SAP experience in Fixed Asset module and Project system is must.

• · Advanced computer skills on MS office and accounting software.

Language Requirements :

• Strong command of English, enabling effective communication with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.