54 Senior Financial jobs in Kuwait
Financial Reporting Supervisor
Posted 3 days ago
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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.
- 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.
Financial Reporting Supervisor
Posted 2 days ago
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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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Group Head of Financial Reporting
Posted 8 days ago
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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
Group Head of Financial Reporting
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Financial Controller
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Financial Controller
Michael Page - Al Kuwait, Kuwait
Posted In 27/4/2014
Job Description:
The Financial Controller will report to the General Manager and will head the Finance department, responsible for:
- Adequate P&L management, cash flow management and reporting as it relates to the Business' key projects.
- Overseeing the financial accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and reporting functions, project cost controlling and collections.
- Providing support to the Regional Finance Director, leading the development of SAP Finance.
- Assuring a complete and smooth transfer of the Accounting duties to the Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC) located in Dubai.
- Considering financial impacts within project decision-making processes.
- Ensuring on cost delivery and support and on-time delivery of all key project milestones.
- Managing project risks, opportunities & financial exposure adequately.
- Monitoring all company assets, ensuring they are accurately accounted for, maintaining necessary assets records/registers, and ensuring periodic physical verification as per company policies and procedures.
Job Category: Accounting & Audit
Job Requirements:
Experience: Any
Career Level: Senior
Job Type: Full Time
Vacancies: 3 Open Positions
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Degree Level: Any
Faculty / Institute: Any
Major: Any
Age: Any
Nationality: Any
Residence Location: Any
Languages: Any
Own a Car: Any
Have Driving License: Any
Job Skills: To be successfully considered for this role you should:
- Be an Arabic speaker.
- Have CPA/CA/CMA/CFM or equivalent (preferred).
- Possess strong skills to analyze financial data, prepare financial reports, statements, and long-term and short-term budgeting and forecasting.
- Have excellent knowledge of SAP.
- Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills.
About The Company:
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary, and interim positions with clients around the world. The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
Company Industry: Recruitment Agencies
#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Auditor
Posted 6 days ago
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Our Firm announces Job Vacancy – Financial Auditor for Consumer Loan Portfolios in Banks
Job Objective / Summary:
To participate in performing agreed-upon procedures (AUP) engagements related to the review and inspection of loans/ personal financing for consumer, housing and credit card issuance purposes, in accordance with the regulations of the Central Bank of Kuwait, relevant local legislation, and applicable international professional standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning the implementation of AUP engagements related to reviewing and examining loans/ personal financing for consumer, housing and credit card issuance purposes.
- Carry out fieldwork, including information gathering, conducting interviews, and reviewing supporting documents and evidence.
- Assist in preparing draft AUP reports and submitting them to the direct manager.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Professional Certificates:
- A professional certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards, e.g., CertIFR or equivalent
- Partial completion of professional certifications such as CPA or CA is an extra advantage
Experience:
- Minimum experience of three years in reviewing and examining loans/ personal financing for consumer, housing and credit card issuance purposes.
- Familiarity with the Central Bank of Kuwait’s regulations, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and relevant local legislation.
Skills:
- Ability to draft reports in both Arabic and English languages
- Logical and critical thinking abilities
- Analytical and deductive skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Seniority level:
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
- Full-time
Job function:
- Accounting/Auditing
Financial Analyst
Posted 7 days ago
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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
- Build an understanding of the value drivers of the business.
- Create analytics around key performance indicators to facilitate qualitative reporting. These may include:
- Business performance
- Balance scorecard
- Business development opportunities
- Budgets and forecasts
- Market and revenue analysis
- Promotions and pricing
- Capital expenditure approvals
- Cash flow and working capital
- Cost level analysis
- Customer profitability
- Provide clear analysis to incorporate within the monthly reports designed to allow management to understand key continuing and developing trends.
- Provide support in the business planning and forecasting processes.
- 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
- Professionally Qualified – CA/CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent.
- 1-3 years of post-qualification professional experience within finance.
- Strong analytical skills; should be capable of identifying and interpreting key business drivers.
- Sound knowledge of financial and management accounting concepts. Previous experience with ERP systems is desirable.
- Self-starter, able to work across functions and in teams. Results-driven, with the ability to perform on unstructured assignments.
- Positive attitude and flexibility to work in a multicultural environment.
- Fluency in English; strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
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Financial Analyst
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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.
Qualifications- 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!
#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Analyst
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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.
Responsibilities- 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.
#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Analyst
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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.
Responsibilities- 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.
This job listing may include additional non-role-specific information; interested applicants should focus on the responsibilities and qualifications above.
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