81 Finance jobs in Kuwait
Finance Director
Posted 6 days ago
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Our client, founded over a decade ago, has evolved from a single location into a multifaceted organisation with a presence in multiple sectors and offices in Kuwait and the UAE. It manages a diverse portfolio of businesses that provide high-quality services and products, combining expertise, innovation, and customer-centricity.
The company is dedicated to enhancing customer experiences through its range of offerings, which include personal care services, F&B, retail solutions, and specialised wellness and healthcare services. Its establishments are known for delivering excellence, whether through state-of-the-art facilities, innovative product selections, or highly skilled professionals.
THE ROLE
The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in managing the financial operations of our client, encompassing various sectors such as Healthcare, Food & Beverage, E-commerce, Retail, and Beauty across Kuwait and the UAE. This position is integral to driving financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and providing insights to support growth and profitability across all business lines.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Strategy and Analysis
Lead the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial models across business units.
- Analyse financial performance through variance reports and key performance indicators.
- Deliver comprehensive financial reports and insights to senior leadership on a periodic basis.
Strategic Guidance
Offer actionable recommendations to enhance profitability and optimise resource allocation.
- Identify financial risks and devise mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with operational teams to uncover cost-efficiency opportunities.
Accounting and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure accurate financial reporting in adherence to IFRS and regional regulatory requirements in Kuwait and the UAE.
- Oversee tax compliance, audits, and statutory filings.
- Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and uphold financial integrity.
Leadership and Team Development
- Oversee and develop the finance team across multiple locations, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Facilitate ongoing training and professional growth for team members.
Cash Flow and Treasury Management
Monitor liquidity to support operational and strategic needs.
- Maintain and strengthen banking relationships and secure financing when necessary.
- Oversee payment processes to ensure timely settlements.
- Partner with divisional heads to provide tailored financial insights and strategies for their specific needs (e.g., pricing for E-commerce, cost control for F&B).
Align divisional financial operations with the organisation's overall goals.
Systems and Process Optimisation
Implement advanced financial tools and systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Streamline and standardise processes across regions for improved performance.
Stakeholder and Regulatory Engagement
- Act as the primary finance liaison for external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
- Represent the finance department in key meetings with stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's degree is advantageous).
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, ACCA) is preferred.
- A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and regional compliance regulations in Kuwait and the UAE.
- Proven success in managing financial operations across diverse industries (healthcare, F&B, retail, etc.).
- Proficient in financial software and tools, including ERP systems and advanced Excel.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
ONLY CANDIDATES WHO MATCH THE ENTIRE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED.
Required Skills:Tax Leadership, Treasury Management, Strategy, Financial Performance, Analytical Skills, Financial Reporting, FMCG, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Communication, Consumer Goods, Excel, Regulations, E-commerce, Finance, Cash Flow, CPA, Analysis, Internal Controls, Cost Control, Accounting
#J-18808-LjbffrFinance Manager
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Title: Finance Manager
Department: Finance Department
Reporting to: CFO
Location: Kuwait
Job brief: We are looking for a reliable Financial Manager that will analyze everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.
Responsibilities:
- Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
- Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
- Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
- Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
- Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
- Mediate between the company, employees, stakeholders, shareholders and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.
- Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts.
Requirements and skills:
- Proven experience as a Financial Manager for 3 to 5 years.
- Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst.
- Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns.
- Proficient user of finance software.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used.
- A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
- Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
- BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
- Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus.
FINANCE COORDINATOR
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
Al Babtain Group was founded in 1948,our group was built on the values of integrity and commitment, driven by passion. True to the vision of our founders, today we represent some of the world’s leading brands, spanning from the USA to the Far East.
Over the years, we have expanded our operations to include automotive, Information Technology, investment, industrial and finance, establishing a strong footprint in each sector with best practices. In key segments such as Nissan Middle East, we have earned the distinction of being a market leader, commanding the highest market share.
Furthermore, we have an active investment division that explores opportunities in the real estate sector, focusing on leisure, residential and commercial projects in the neighboring countries. This provides us with a steady stream of additional revenues. We enter new markets after in-depth research and thorough due diligence, followed by building of partnerships with leading players in the field.
The responsibilities of the Finance Coordinator include but are not limited to:
- Checking & Reconciliation of Cash balance with cashiers against jobs closed and invoiced
- Verifying standard jobs are invoiced based on FRT
- Parts Local & Service Sublet & PDI Tire costing Verification.
- Tracking of parts manual invoice & computer invoice.
- Supervise scrap movement from branches.
- Contacting buyers for quotation & processing request for disposal approvals.
- Supervise scrap disposal process.
- Checking cash refund invoices (Parts & Service) & company staff invoices.
- Checking Garage Parts counter commission.
- Report any odds / swindles on the floor.
- MGP Account creation & super visioning MGP Contract Sales.
- Checking & submission of Group Invoices.
- Asset Creation of Nissan lease vehicle & provision.
- Opening & closing of Rental agreement, transferring customer amount.
- Checking & approval of leasing repair request.
- Identify and drive cost elimination opportunities.
- Proficient with MS Office (specially MS Excel).
- Bachelor degree in commerce.
- 2 years in similar role or field.
Finance Officer
Posted 7 days ago
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Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Professional certification (CA, ACCA, or CMA) fully or partially qualified.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably with prior experience at a leading audit firm (Big 4 is a plus).
Strong knowledge of IFRS, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems.
Excellent analytical and communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Support statutory audits and act as the main point of contact for external auditors.
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and managing cash flows.
Maintain accuracy of general ledger accounts and perform reconciliations.
Oversee cost control, project accounting, and expense tracking.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial regulations, and tax requirements.
Contribute to financial process improvements and continuous enhancement initiatives.
Company Industry
- Construction
- Civil Engineering
Department / Functional Area
- Finance
- Treasury
Keywords
- Finance Officer
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Posted 9 days ago
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Reports To: RegionalGeneral Manager
Team Size : Managing a team of 4 in Kuwait (1 Analyst, 2 Accountants and a Cost Controller) and 1 Assistant Manager in KSA.
Key Responsibilities :
Financial Planning and Analysis:
·Develop, implement, and manage the annual budgeting process.
·Conduct regular financial analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
·Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
2. Financial Reporting:
·Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements.
·Generate financial reports for stakeholders, including executives and franchise owners.
·Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
3. Cash Flow Management:
·Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
·Implement effective cash management policies and procedures.
·Work closely with operational teams to optimize working capital.
4. Financial Controls:
·Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets.
·Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
·Identify and mitigate financial risks.
5. Strategic Financial Planning:
·Collaborate with executive leadership to develop long-term financial strategies.
·Assess the financial feasibility of new initiatives and business expansion.
·Provide financial insights to support business development and growth.
6. Compliance:
·Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.
·Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and address any audit findings.
·Stay informed about changes in financial regulations and adjust policies accordingly.
7. Team Leadership:
·Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
·Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities.
·Collaborate with other department heads to achieve overall organizational goals.
Skills
Candidate Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or professional certification
(e.g., CA/ACCA) is a plus.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the food and beverage or franchise industry .
• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and financial analysis.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
#J-18808-LjbffrFINANCE COORDINATOR
Posted 9 days ago
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Job DescriptionAl Babtain Group was founded in 1948. Our group was built on the values of integrity and commitment, driven by passion. True to the vision of our founders, today we represent some of the world’s leading brands, spanning from the USA to the Far East.
Over the years, we have expanded our operations to include automotive, information technology, investment, industrial, and finance sectors, establishing a strong footprint in each with best practices. In key segments such as Nissan Middle East, we have earned the distinction of being a market leader, commanding the highest market share.
Furthermore, we have an active investment division exploring opportunities in real estate, focusing on leisure, residential, and commercial projects in neighboring countries. This provides us with a steady stream of additional revenues. We enter new markets after thorough research and due diligence, building partnerships with leading players in the field.
Responsibilities of the Finance Coordinator include but are not limited to:- Checking and reconciling cash balances with cashiers against jobs closed and invoiced
- Verifying standard jobs are invoiced based on FRT
- Parts local and service sublet & PDI tire costing verification
- Tracking parts manual and computer invoices
- Supervising scrap movement from branches
- Contacting buyers for quotations and processing disposal requests
- Supervising scrap disposal process
- Checking cash refund invoices (parts & service) and staff invoices
- Checking garage parts counter commissions
- Reporting any oddities or swindles on the floor
- Creating MGP accounts and supervising MGP contract sales
- Checking and submitting group invoices
- Asset creation for Nissan lease vehicles and provisions
- Managing rental agreements, including opening and closing and transferring customer amounts
- Checking and approving leasing repair requests
- Identifying and driving cost elimination opportunities
- Proficient with MS Office, especially MS Excel
- Bachelor's degree in commerce
- Minimum 2 years in a similar role or field
- Entry level
- Full-time
- Finance and Sales
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry
Finance Manager
Posted 21 days ago
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Job Title: Finance Manager
Department: Finance Department
Reporting to: CFO
Location : Kuwait
Job brief
We are looking for a reliable Financial Manager that will analyze everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans .
Responsibilities
- Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
- Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
- Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
- Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
- Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
- Mediate between the company, employees, stakeholders, shareholders and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.
- Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts.
Requirements and skills:
- Proven experience as a Financial Manager for 3 to 5 years
- Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst
- Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
- Proficient user of finance software
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
- A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
- Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
- BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
- Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus
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FINANCE COORDINATOR
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
Al Babtain Group was founded in 1948,our group was built on the values of integrity and commitment, driven by passion. True to the vision of our founders, today we represent some of the world’s leading brands, spanning from the USA to the Far East.
Over the years, we have expanded our operations to include automotive, Information Technology, investment, industrial and finance, establishing a strong footprint in each sector with best practices. In key segments such as Nissan Middle East, we have earned the distinction of being a market leader, commanding the highest market share.
Furthermore, we have an active investment division that explores opportunities in the real estate sector, focusing on leisure, residential and commercial projects in the neighboring countries. This provides us with a steady stream of additional revenues. We enter new markets after in-depth research and thorough due diligence, followed by building of partnerships with leading players in the field.
The responsibilities of the Finance Coordinator include but are not limited to:
Checking & Reconciliation of Cash balance with cashiers against jobs closed and invoiced Verifying standard jobs are invoiced based on FRT Parts Local & Service Sublet & PDI Tire costing Verification. Tracking of parts manual invoice & computer invoice. Supervise scrap movement from branches. Contacting buyers for quotation & processing request for disposal approvals. Supervise scrap disposal process. Checking cash refund invoices (Parts & Service) & company staff invoices. Checking Garage Parts counter commission. Report any odds / swindles on the floor. MGP Account creation & super visioning MGP Contract Sales. Checking & submission of Group Invoices. Asset Creation of Nissan lease vehicle & provision. Opening & closing of Rental agreement, transferring customer amount. Checking & approval of leasing repair request. Identify and drive cost elimination opportunities.
Specific Knowledge & Skills:-
Proficient with MS Office (specially MS Excel).
Education:
Bachelor degree in commerce.
Experience:
2 years in similar role or field.
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Finance Director
Posted 5 days ago
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Tax Leadership, Treasury Management, Strategy, Financial Performance, Analytical Skills, Financial Reporting, FMCG, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Communication, Consumer Goods, Excel, Regulations, E-commerce, Finance, Cash Flow, CPA, Analysis, Internal Controls, Cost Control, Accounting
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Finance Manager
Posted 9 days ago
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RegionalGeneral Manager Team Size :
Managing a team of 4 in Kuwait (1 Analyst, 2 Accountants and a Cost Controller) and 1 Assistant Manager in KSA. Key Responsibilities : Financial Planning and Analysis: ·Develop, implement, and manage the annual budgeting process. ·Conduct regular financial analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. ·Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making. 2. Financial Reporting: ·Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements. ·Generate financial reports for stakeholders, including executives and franchise owners. ·Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. 3. Cash Flow Management: ·Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial stability. ·Implement effective cash management policies and procedures. ·Work closely with operational teams to optimize working capital. 4. Financial Controls: ·Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets. ·Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. ·Identify and mitigate financial risks. 5. Strategic Financial Planning: ·Collaborate with executive leadership to develop long-term financial strategies. ·Assess the financial feasibility of new initiatives and business expansion. ·Provide financial insights to support business development and growth. 6. Compliance: ·Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations. ·Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and address any audit findings. ·Stay informed about changes in financial regulations and adjust policies accordingly. 7. Team Leadership: ·Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. ·Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities. ·Collaborate with other department heads to achieve overall organizational goals. Skills Candidate Profile: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CA/ACCA) is a plus. • Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the
food and beverage or franchise industry . • Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and financial analysis. • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. • Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite. • Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders. • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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