43 Senior Finance Analyst jobs in Kuwait

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

Job Summary
The job holder will be an integral part of the finance team providing clear, accurate, and insightful business/financial analysis. They will also contribute to business planning and be included in project work and/or specialist ad hoc reporting.

Job Responsibilities

1. Build an understanding of the value drivers of the business.
2. Create analytics around key performance indicators to facilitate qualitative reporting. These may include:
1. Business performance
2. Balance scorecard
3. Business development opportunities
4. Budgets and forecasts
5. Market and revenue analysis
6. Promotions and pricing
7. Capital expenditure approvals
8. Cash flow and working capital
9. Cost level analysis
10. Customer profitability
3. Provide clear analysis to incorporate within the monthly reports designed to allow management to understand key continuing and developing trends.
4. Provide support in the business planning and forecasting processes.
5. Liaise with business managers in areas of expertise and through confident and clear communication develop a trusted partner status through high-quality support and decision-aiding analysis.

Candidate Requirements

1. Professionally Qualified – CA/CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent.
2. 1-3 years of post-qualification professional experience within finance.
3. Strong analytical skills; should be capable of identifying and interpreting key business drivers.
4. Sound knowledge of financial and management accounting concepts. Previous experience with ERP systems is desirable.
5. Self-starter, able to work across functions and in teams. Results-driven, with the ability to perform on unstructured assignments.
6. Positive attitude and flexibility to work in a multicultural environment.
7. Fluency in English; strong verbal and written communication skills.
8. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Overview

Financial Analyst job in Al-Kuwait Kuwait

Financial Analyst - Al-Kuwait

We are looking for a talented and motivated Financial Analyst to join our team in Al-Kuwait. Our ideal candidate will have a strong financial background and be able to analyze large sets of data quickly and accurately.

• Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis techniques
• Excellent numerical ability with experience in dealing with large data sets
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with financial software packages such as QuickBooks or Microsoft Excel is desirable
• Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage but not essential

This position comes with a salary of 1400.

We are willing to consider an immigrant for this role. No prior experience is necessary, but the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and think analytically about financial data.

If this sounds like something you would excel at, then please apply now!

Overview

Position: Financial Analyst

Location: Al-Kuwait

Salary: 1500

Job Description: We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team in Al-Kuwait. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial analysis and support to our finance team. This position offers a salary of 1500 and we are open to considering foreign applicants.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision. Additionally, the successful applicant should have an understanding of financial concepts such as budgeting, forecasting, and investment analysis.

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and inefficiencies
• Prepare detailed reports on financial performance and other relevant topics
• Monitor key performance indicators to ensure accuracy of reporting systems
• Develop and maintain various financial models for forecasting purposes
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assist management in making informed decisions using data-driven analysis
• Research economic trends and regulatory changes that may affect company operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field required
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role required
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is essential
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to interpret complex data sets quickly

If you are interested in this position please send your CV along with any relevant documentation. We look forward to hearing from you.

Overview

Financial Analyst job in Al-Kuwait Kuwait

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Al-Kuwait

Salary: 1800 USD/Month

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team in Al-Kuwait. The ideal candidate should have a degree in finance or accounting, excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial analysis and support to senior management in the development of strategic financial plans.

• Analyze current and past financial data and performance
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis
• Prepare detailed reports on financial performance of company operations
• Monitor market trends, analyze competitors’ strategies and industry developments
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, cost control, pricing analysis, etc.
• Develop recommendations for improvement of processes associated with financial planning/analysis
• Provide advice on investment activities

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience in financial analysis or a similar role
• Proven track record of managing complex projects effectively
• Excellent analytical skills; ability to interpret complex data quickly and accurately

We are open to considering foreign applicants for this position. If you think you are a suitable candidate for this role, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position.

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