94 Assistant Finance Manager British American Tobacco jobs in Kuwait City

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. Responsibilities

Strategic

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. Operational

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. People Management

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. Qualifications

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 Required Skills

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 Preferred Skills

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

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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

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Overview Our client is a global MNC with its corporate HQ based in Kuwait. With operations spanning both the Middle East and Europe they currently seek an internationally minded professional to take responsibility for their Group Financial Reporting. The role will report to the Group CFO and be responsible for consolidate financial statements, periodical financial reporting, supervision of the function in Kuwait and remotely overseeing the function in the international locations. This is a senior position within their business will involve managing relationships at a corporate level as well as managing a team of capable and technical finance staff.

Responsibilities

Consolidate financial statements and prepare periodical financial reporting.

Supervise the financial reporting function in Kuwait and remotely oversee the function in international locations.

Manage relationships at the corporate level and lead a team of capable and technical finance staff.

Collaborate with Group CFO and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Qualifications

Qualified Accountant with 8-10 years PQE.

Strong technical experience in IFRS, Statutory Reporting, and Consolidations.

Ideally experience in the F&B, FMCG, or Retail sectors.

MUST be currently based in either the GCC or UK. Applicants from candidates currently outside these locations will NOT be shortlisted.

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

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Responsibilities

• Analyze data and create financial models for decision making
• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and tracking of operational metrics
• Report on financial performance and prepare materials for regular management reviews
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and recommend improvements
• Work closely with the Finance teams of business verticals to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Recommend actions through data analysis and interpretation and prepare comparative analysis
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards
• Enhance productivity by developing automated reporting and forecasting tools
• Conduct market research, data mining, business intelligence, business valuations, perform industry comparison, peer reviews, create Benchmark and KPI’s as applicable to various businesses
• Perform Business and Equity valuation for Mergers & Acquisitions and Exit probabilities.

Educational Qualifications

• Education Degree: Masters
• Major: Finance
• Qualified finance professionals with CA, CFA, CMA, ACCA or CPA

Experience

• Years of Experience: 10 - 15Years
• Field of Experience: Experience in Accounts / Finance preferably with a background in Corporate Finance

Skills

• Expert working knowledge in IFRS and IAS
• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools and analytical tools such as Power BI
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• High degree of Accountability, Integrity & Responsibility in all assigned tasks.
• Advanced level of Excel knowledge including managing large datasets.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities and a strong focus on accuracy
• Excellent Interpersonal skills and cross functional stakeholder management

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Responsibilities

Analyze data and create financial models for decision making Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and tracking of operational metrics Report on financial performance and prepare materials for regular management reviews Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and recommend improvements Work closely with the Finance teams of business verticals to ensure accurate financial reporting Recommend actions through data analysis and interpretation and prepare comparative analysis Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards Enhance productivity by developing automated reporting and forecasting tools Conduct market research, data mining, business intelligence, business valuations, perform industry comparison, peer reviews, create Benchmark and KPI’s as applicable to various businesses Perform Business and Equity valuation for Mergers & Acquisitions and Exit probabilities. Educational Qualifications

Education Degree: Masters Major: Finance Qualified finance professionals with CA, CFA, CMA, ACCA or CPA Experience

Years of Experience: 10 - 15Years Field of Experience: Experience in Accounts / Finance preferably with a background in Corporate Finance Skills

Expert working knowledge in IFRS and IAS Proficiency in Microsoft office tools and analytical tools such as Power BI Strong quantitative and analytical skills High degree of Accountability, Integrity & Responsibility in all assigned tasks. Advanced level of Excel knowledge including managing large datasets. Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities and a strong focus on accuracy Excellent Interpersonal skills and cross functional stakeholder management

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ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people - we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
CD Finance introduction
CD Finance is a business partnering job to CD (customer development) and CSP (customer strategy and planning) teams focusing on Top line planning, Trade spend management, month end closing activities and results analysis, dealing with key partners are the CD country and channel heads, regional sales managers, key account managers, CSP, also working closely with Cash & collection team and financial controllers.
JOB PURPOSE
The primary role of CDF assistant manager is to be fully responsible of the end-to-end process of Trade Spend management, performance analysis, claims revision, customer balance reconciliation tracking, and to be fully equipped to support the decision-making process for business target achievement. The geographical scope extends to Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain markets. The job also involves controllership responsibilities for the local joint venture in Kuwait including financial statements preparation, tax and external audit co-ordination and partnering the JV board of directors in governance matters.
The role also has primary responsibility of coaching and developing three team members at 1D level.
WHAT WILL BE YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Business Partnering:
+ Business partnering with channel heads and CSP teams across all Business groups in driving the business performance.
+ Customer profitability reporting and analysis on monthly basis.
+ Budgeting and forecasting regular reviews with detailed variance analysis vs actual results.
+ Building strong controls on TTS spend to minimize drifts.
+ Ensure TTS plans approval and alignment in place with the budget owners.
+ Maintain strong relationships with the distributor team. Communicate and coordinate to resolve operational issues, meet Unilever requirements, and identify mutually beneficial opportunities.
+ Customer contract review and evaluation of promotional effectiveness.
+ Updating Customer value assessment for key customers annually.
+ Customer claims tracking ensuring that all claims submitted and processed on time, while any overspend to be actioned as per Unilever policy.
+ Customer reconciliation tracking with Cash and collect team ensuring that it gets signed off regularly.
Month End Closing:
+ TTS actualization to reflect right provisions in P&L and Balance sheet.
+ Mix Analysis by customer and pack size in case of Trade spend deviation.
+ Ensuring compliance and tracking of OTC controls related to CDF space.
+ Aged Provision balance review and tracking.
Joint Venture Controllership:
+ P2P Support: Resolve issues related to P2P activities, including claims from third-party manufacturing vendors and invoice posting, by coordinating with the Central P2P
+ Fully responsible of JV's external Audit E2E:
+ Support with the Unilever Central SOX Audit
+ Tax Compliance Support the UniOps Tax team with monthly withholding tax filings, corporate income tax (CIT) filings.
+ Treasury Support: Assist the Central Treasury team with various documentations related to Bank and Insurance.
Experiences & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting is a must.
- Minimum 3-5 years of financial experience or similar positions, preferably in FMCG sector
- Business acumen for manufacturing and distribution businesses.
- Microsoft office basics is mandatory, Advanced level is preferred.
Skills
- Good communication and analytical skills.
- Process design and automation.
- Presentation Skills.
- Project management and Teamwork.
- SAP / Power BI knowledge.
- Working independently with high levels of integrity and discipline.
Leadership
- You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others - both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
- As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
- Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
o PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
o PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
o TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people - coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
o PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
o CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
o BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring ing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
Job Category: Finance
Job Type: Full time
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About Unilever With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

CD Finance introduction CD Finance is a business partnering job to CD (customer development) and CSP (customer strategy and planning) teams focusing on Top line planning, Trade spend management, month end closing activities and results analysis, dealing with key partners are the CD country and channel heads, regional sales managers, key account managers, CSP, also working closely with Cash & collection team and financial controllers.

Job purpose The primary role of CDF assistant manager is to be fully responsible for the end-to-end process of Trade Spend management, performance analysis, claims revision, customer balance reconciliation tracking, and to be fully equipped to support the decision-making process for business target achievement. The geographical scope extends to Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain markets. The job also involves controllership responsibilities for the local joint venture in Kuwait including financial statements preparation, tax and external audit coordination and partnering the JV board of directors in governance matters.

The role also has primary responsibility of coaching and developing three team members at 1D level.

Responsibilities Business Partnering

Business partnering with channel heads and CSP teams across all Business groups in driving the business performance.

Customer profitability reporting and analysis on monthly basis.

Budgeting and forecasting regular reviews with detailed variance analysis vs actual results.

Building strong controls on TTS spend to minimize drifts.

Ensure TTS plans approval and alignment in place with the budget owners.

Maintain strong relationships with the distributor team. Communicate and coordinate to resolve operational issues, meet Unilever requirements, and identify mutually beneficial opportunities.

Customer contract review and evaluation of promotional effectiveness.

Updating Customer value assessment for key customers annually.

Customer claims tracking ensuring that all claims submitted and processed on time, while any overspend to be actioned as per Unilever policy.

Customer reconciliation tracking with Cash and collect team ensuring that it gets signed off regularly.

Month End Closing

TTS actualization to reflect right provisions in P&L and Balance sheet.

Mix Analysis by customer and pack size in case of Trade spend deviation.

Ensuring compliance and tracking of OTC controls related to CDF space.

Aged Provision balance review and tracking.

Joint Venture Controllership

P2P Support: Resolve issues related to P2P activities, including claims from third-party manufacturing vendors and invoice posting, by coordinating with the Central P2P.

Fully responsible for JV’s external Audit E2E.

Support with the Unilever Central SOX Audit.

Tax Compliance: Support the UniOps Tax team with monthly withholding tax filings, corporate income tax (CIT) filings.

Treasury Support: Assist the Central Treasury team with various documentations related to Bank and Insurance.

Experiences & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting is a must.

• Minimum 3-5 years of financial experience or similar positions, preferably in FMCG sector.

• Business acumen for manufacturing and distribution businesses.

• Microsoft office basics is mandatory, Advanced level is preferred.

Skills

Good communication and analytical skills.

Process design and automation.

Presentation Skills.

Project management and Teamwork.

SAP / Power BI knowledge.

Working independently with high levels of integrity and discipline.

Leadership You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors:

PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.

PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.

TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.

PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. If you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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Management

1. Provides a focus and a sense of direction to the department employees and management
2. Establish and carry out the departmental goals, policies, and procedures
3. Manage general activities related to providing the departmental services
4. Consult with other executives, staff, and team members about general operations
5. Endeavor to develop and succeed in maintaining appropriate company image that strives towards excellence in satisfying customers
6. Develop quantified M.B.O. plans for the direct subordinates and ensure that the process propagates through all levels
7. To maintain viable and healthy relations with strategic accounts, business partners, official entities, and government bodies

Technical

1. Manage accounting and financial systems and maintain full and accurate accounting records
2. Provide financial and accounting advice, direction, and leadership
3. Oversee the financial affairs of the organization, including the supervision of investments, accounting and budgeting in accord with applicable regulations, IFRS, and generally accepted accounting principles
4. Consult and advise the executive management on the review and approval of the annual operative and yearly budget submission
5. Direct, manage, and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
6. Developing and implementing financial strategies to drive growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
7. Leading the financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
8. Collaborating with executive management to guide strategic decision-making with financial insights and analysis.
9. Managing relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and other key stakeholders.
10. Ensuring compliance with all financial laws and regulations, including tax planning, compliance, and audits.
11. Providing leadership and direction to the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
12. Prepare periodic and end of the year financial statements to meet regulatory requirements and management needs, for decision-making purposes
13. Prepare specialized financial reports for the investment rating institutes, and other external & governmental agencies.
14. Implement financial policies and procedures as required to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the organization and its affiliated and related corporations.
15. Conduct financial analysis and prepare detailed financial reports and statements
16. Evaluate the performance of, and provide training and development opportunities for finance staff

Job Requirements

A. Education

• College or University Graduate (preferable higher level of education MBA, etc.…) in the field of Finance

B. Professional Experience

• From twelve (12) to Fifteen (15) years’ experience gained through increasingly responsible management positions within finance.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ recent experience as a top financial executive.

C. Competencies Required

• Proficiency in MS Office packages such as Word and Excel, PowerPoint Presentation; e-mail and internet etiquette, business valuation, acquisition, feasibility studies, business plan presentations, data research and interpretation.
• Knowledgeable with risk assessment.
• Management skills related to strategic financial management.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the IFRS
• Knowledge in preparation of financial statements and reports
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting, budget formulation, and control
• Familiarity with related government sectors’ regulations
• Leadership and personal effectiveness
• Proficiency in English language
• Satisfactory in Arabic language
• Physically and mentally fit for the job

D. Required Licenses/Certifications (either of the below mentioned qualifications)

• Chartered Accountant
• CMA
• CFA
• CPA

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