7 Accounting Supervisor jobs in Kuwait

Zain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator. Since 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Read more here:

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing accounts payable invoices accurately and promptly, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and local legal requirements.

1. Lead the month-end closing process, follow up, and reconcile with other departments regarding payments and accruals to ensure timely closing.
2. Review original invoices, check requests, and ensure proper authorized approval of payment requests as per the authority matrix, including applying prepayment invoices.
3. Match POs with the correct expense accounts based on the nature of expenses, ensuring all supporting documents such as contracts, certificates, and reports are attached.
4. Resolve invoice discrepancies with procurement or relevant departments to ensure accurate reporting.
5. Maintain accounting controls by following policies and procedures, complying with legal requirements, and keeping financial information confidential.
6. Maintain accounts payable ledgers by analyzing and reconciling accounts, preparing accruals, and analyzing variance reports on monthly expenditures.
7. Review original invoices and check requests for proper authorization.
8. Perform all responsibilities in compliance with the Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies, reporting any breaches immediately.
9. Adhere to environmental requirements set by statutory bodies or company policies.
10. Comply with occupational health and safety standards to eliminate hazards and minimize risks.

• Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate stakeholders.
• Strong expertise in financial accounting, reporting, and quantitative modeling.
• Experience with accounts payable, financial dashboards, and problem structuring.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze financial data and extract relevant information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of telecommunications products, trends, and markets.

To be considered, you must meet all of the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic about the role, we welcome your application. Please prepare the following documents to complete your application:

About the Role

The Financial Reporting and Consolidation supervisor is responsible for overseeing the preparation, analysis, and integrity of financial statements and reports across the organization, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and regulatory requirements. The role involves supervising the consolidation of financial data from multiple entities, supporting strategic decision-making through insightful analysis, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, demonstrates proactive problem-solving skills, and embraces challenges as growth opportunities.

• Provide strategic financial guidance to management by aligning financial reporting with budgets, forecasts, and corporate objectives.
• Ensure the timely preparation and presentation of consolidated financial statements and variance analyses to inform decision-making at the executive and board levels.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and strategies that enhance accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the organization.
• Identify and lead opportunities for process automation and improvement within the financial reporting function.

• Supervise the preparation and analysis of quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Oversee the end-to-end group consolidation process, ensuring the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances.
• Collaborate with country-level finance teams to maintain consistency in reporting standards across all entities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on consolidation-related matters, resolving issues and ensuring audit readiness.
• Conduct variance analysis to provide actionable insights into financial performance and identify key drivers of results.
• Support regulatory compliance, tax management, and audit standards across jurisdictions.

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of junior staff and consolidation specialists to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on IFRS standards, consolidation processes, and reporting best practices.
• Foster a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment by building and disseminating critical financial information across teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance
• 7-9 years of finance and accounting experience, especially in Financial Reporting and Consolidation
• Preference for a Big 4 background
• Qualification is a must, CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent certification.
• Understanding of financial management obligations (including statutory obligations), requirements and dynamics

• High level proficiency in using Microsoft Office Software with focus on Excel
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Reliable, with Self Initiative, can work with minimum Supervision and ability to communicate with other Subsidiaries and Departments
• Superior Time Management Skills and strong ability to handle pressure and particular to Deadline

• Preference for a Big 4 background
• Qualification is a must, CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent certification.

Our client is a global MNC with its corporate HQ based in Kuwait. With operations spanning both the Middle East and Europe, they are currently seeking an internationally minded professional to take responsibility for their Group Financial Reporting.

The role will report to the Group CFO and be responsible for consolidating financial statements, periodical financial reporting, supervising the function in Kuwait, and remotely overseeing the function in international locations. This is a senior position that involves managing relationships at a corporate level as well as leading a team of capable and technically skilled finance staff.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

1. Qualified Accountant with 8-10 years of PQE
2. Strong technical experience in IFRS, Statutory Reporting, and Consolidations
3. Ideally experience in F&B, FMCG, or Retail sectors
4. Must be currently based in either the GCC or UK. Candidates outside these locations will NOT be shortlisted