7 Chief Accountant jobs in Kuwait

Chief Accountant

Kuwait City, Al Kuwayt Expertise Recruitment

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Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and payroll processing.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and forecasts for management review.
- Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and manage annual financial audits and tax filings.
- Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury activities to optimize liquidity and maximize returns.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with department heads to develop accurate and achievable financial plans.
- Conduct regular financial analysis to evaluate performance against budget and provide insights to management.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in compliance with local accounting standards and regulations.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and training as needed.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, **with a focus on construction / engineering industry accounting**.
- Fluency in Arabic and English languages, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of Kuwaiti accounting standards and regulations is preferred.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
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Chief Accountant

Kuwait City, Al Kuwayt United Real Estate Company (URC)

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary:

To be responsible for preparing the consolidated financial statements of URC. Also responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate Monthly Reporting of the Consolidated financial statements. And responsible for preparing tax declarations in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring accurate DMTT tax calculations, and overseeing tax compliance for all subsidiaries.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Reviews all financial statements and manages accounts on a monthly basis after receiving from Subsidiaries / Associates.
  • Follow–up on all financial records of the subsidiaries, ensuring that they are accurately updated.
  • Reviews with external Tax auditors for final approval
  • Prepares URC consolidation and a Monthly Closing to ensure completeness of organized processes for URC and subsidiaries.
  • In charge of the Tax declaration for the URC – Kuwait and local subsidiaries
  • Gather information from subsidiaries for DMTT tax, ensuring accurate calculations and a thorough understanding of applicable regulations.
  • Comprehend intercompany transactions by applying the
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Chief Accountant

Kuwait City, Al Kuwayt United Real Estate Company (URC)

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Summary: To be responsible for preparing the consolidated financial statements of URC. Also responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate Monthly Reporting of the Consolidated financial statements. And responsible for preparing tax declarations in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring accurate DMTT tax calculations, and overseeing tax compliance for all subsidiaries. Core Responsibilities: Reviews all financial statements and manages accounts on a monthly basis after receiving from Subsidiaries / Associates. Follow–up on all financial records of the subsidiaries, ensuring that they are accurately updated. Reviews with external Tax auditors for final approval Prepares URC consolidation and a Monthly Closing to ensure completeness of organized processes for URC and subsidiaries. In charge of the Tax declaration for the URC – Kuwait and local subsidiaries Gather information from subsidiaries for DMTT tax, ensuring accurate calculations and a thorough understanding of applicable regulations. Comprehend intercompany transactions by applying the
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Accounting Manager

Farwaniya Expeditors

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Expeditors is a leader in the international transportation industry and has opportunities for motivated team players who are looking for a challenging and rewarding place to work. Expeditors culture of organic growth and promotion from within, combined with a strong management team and unique compensation structure, continuously attracts the highest caliber employees.

By recruiting, motivating and retaining the best personnel in the business, we feel we will keep our leadership position in the marketplace. Our business is quality customer service and our people are what make that happen. We hire individuals based on attitude and train them for the skills it takes to make a successful career here. As part of their career development and overall job evaluation, our employees are required to take a minimum of 52 hours of training per year.

**Job Description**:
**Finance & Operations**:

- Perform day to day Accounting operations including A/R, A/P, Credit, Data Entry, Collections, Disbursements, Capital Expenditure, Payroll, Treasury, Revenue Recognition and Cost Accounting
- Prepare timely internal monthly & Quarterly accounts (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflows, and Analysis) for review by the Regional and Global Accounting teams
- Perform monthly
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Accounting Manager

Kuwait City, Al Kuwayt Marriott International, Inc

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**Job Number**

**Job Category** Finance & Accounting

**Location** Courtyard Kuwait City, Al Shuhada Street, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Kuwait VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Non-Management

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Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy. Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures. Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information. Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and/or computers. Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables. Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified. Prepare, review, reconcile, and issue bills, invoices, and
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Revenue Accounting Manager - Software Industry, IFRS 15, NetSuite

Canonical

Posted 21 days ago

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Revenue Accounting Manager, ideally a candidate with a passion for systems accounting, to drive revenue recognition process, decisions, systems and reporting.

In our finance function we aspire to set the industry pace for speed and accuracy of reporting. We aim to achieve this by driving our product pricing and terms, contracting, sales processes and systems into alignment.

We are looking for a professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in IFRS 15/ASC 606 to build scalable contract review and revenue recognition processes. This lead will work across teams including product management, legal, FP&A, sales operations and commercial business systems to align understanding and ensure that the accounting and revenue recognition treatment of contracts and products is straightforward and correct, with a very high level of automation. Perhaps unusually we prefer a leader with deep personal interest in the software and technology industry, and ideally some data analytics and software engineering experience . The Revenue Accounting Manager will ensure the proper application of revenue accounting guidance for public market scrutiny. Ideally they will also be familiar with Systems Accounting and able to work effectively with technical teams and software engineers.

This is a management position which requires confidence in presentation, setting goals, and directing the work of others. We expect to grow a team focused on revenue, with a particular emphasis on systems and automation, that puts us at the top of the leaderboard for clarity, correctness, transparency and speed of reporting as a global tech company.

Location: This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to our Global Head of Accounting.

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Legal, and FP&A teams to design standard contracts
  • Drive process and configuration improvements in NetSuite and related systems for end-to-end automation of the revenue life cycle
  • Incorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracy
  • Review and evaluate the revenue recognition impact of non-standard contracts and new products
  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of revenue accounting and systems accounting professionals
  • Assist in month-end revenue close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and other reporting
  • Develop and maintain effective internal over revenue transactions and reporting
  • Research and write accounting memos on significant revenue recognition and other policy matters
  • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to order-to-cash

Valued Skills And Experience

  • An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
  • An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
  • CPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience
  • A detailed understanding of IFRS 15 and relevant rules related to SaaS and services
  • Leadership or management responsibility
  • A track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
  • Experience of software licensing, subscription and services revenue accounting and operations
  • Experience driving revenue recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment
  • Experience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories - NetSuite and Salesforce preferred
  • Experience in a multi-country multi-currency, operations and tax environment
  • Professional written and spoken English
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
  • Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
  • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Additional, Optional Skills We Value

  • Public company reporting and revenue accounting experience
  • Software implementation, integration and user acceptance
  • Software engineering qualification or experience
  • A passion for technology and a desire to work with motivated colleagues
  • MBA or other relevant business degree

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries Software Development

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Revenue Accounting Manager - Software Industry, IFRS 15, NetSuite

Kuwait City, Al Kuwayt Canonical

Posted 10 days ago

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Canonical Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a

Revenue Accounting Manager,

ideally a candidate with a passion for systems accounting, to drive revenue recognition process, decisions, systems and reporting.

In our finance function we aspire to set the industry pace for speed and accuracy of reporting. We aim to achieve this by driving our product pricing and terms, contracting, sales processes and systems into alignment.

We are looking for a

professionally qualified accounting leader with expertise in IFRS 15/ASC 606

to build scalable contract review and revenue recognition processes. This lead will work across teams including product management, legal, FP&A, sales operations and commercial business systems to align understanding and ensure that the accounting and revenue recognition treatment of contracts and products is straightforward and correct, with a very high level of automation. Perhaps unusually we

prefer a leader with deep personal interest in the software and technology industry, and ideally some data analytics and software engineering experience . The Revenue Accounting Manager will ensure the proper application of revenue accounting guidance for public market scrutiny. Ideally they will also be familiar with Systems Accounting and able to work effectively with technical teams and software engineers.

This is a management position which requires confidence in presentation, setting goals, and directing the work of others. We expect to grow a team focused on revenue, with a particular emphasis on systems and automation, that puts us at the top of the leaderboard for clarity, correctness, transparency and speed of reporting as a global tech company.

Location:

This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to our Global Head of Accounting.

Key responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Legal, and FP&A teams to design standard contracts Drive process and configuration improvements in NetSuite and related systems for end-to-end automation of the revenue life cycle Incorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracy Review and evaluate the revenue recognition impact of non-standard contracts and new products Lead, mentor and develop a team of revenue accounting and systems accounting professionals Assist in month-end revenue close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and other reporting Develop and maintain effective internal over revenue transactions and reporting Research and write accounting memos on significant revenue recognition and other policy matters Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to order-to-cash

Valued Skills And Experience

An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path CPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience A detailed understanding of IFRS 15 and relevant rules related to SaaS and services Leadership or management responsibility A track record of going above-and-beyond expectations Experience of software licensing, subscription and services revenue accounting and operations Experience driving revenue recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment Experience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories - NetSuite and Salesforce preferred Experience in a multi-country multi-currency, operations and tax environment Professional written and spoken English Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Thoughtfulness and self-motivation Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Additional, Optional Skills We Value

Public company reporting and revenue accounting experience Software implementation, integration and user acceptance Software engineering qualification or experience A passion for technology and a desire to work with motivated colleagues MBA or other relevant business degree

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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RESTURANT MANAGER WITH ACCOUNTING BACKGROUND

KUWAIT JOBS HERE

Posted 16 days ago

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Restaurant Manager with Accounting Background

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The candidate must have strong managerial and accounting skills with a clear understanding of inventory management in a food and beverage company. Responsibilities include supervising daily restaurant operations, monitoring costs, controlling wastage, and maintaining accurate financial and inventory records.

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  • Location: Al Qurain, Kuwait
  • Qualification: Not specified
  • Posted: 1 day ago
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Company: Kuwait Jobs

How to apply: Interested candidates send their CV to

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Advertising Services

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