Job description

• Lead month-end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with Group requirements
• Produce financial statements and ensure correct accounting treatments under IFRS
• Review all reconciliations, journals, and operational accounting outputs
• Own SOX-lite internal control framework and policy governance for Kuwait including managing internal & external audit requirements and documentation
• Review and approve master data changes, payment runs, and non-standard journals  
• Lead monthly balance sheet reviews (including bank reconciliations)
• Flag financial risks, policy deviations, or control weaknesses
• Support FBP with forecasting, board packs, and decision support
• Collaborate closely with Senior Accountant and FBP to ensure financial accuracy and “one source of truth”
• Implementing, maintaining, and upgrading business hardware, network & software
• Maintaining secure, accurate financial databases and ensuring compliance with SOX or other data protection regulations
• Integrating accounting software with other business systems (e.g., SFA, WMS) to automate data flows
• Managing financial risk by enforcing internal IT controls (system access, audit trails)
• Mentoring, training & development of staff and overseeing collaborative efforts between Accounting & Finance, IT and other business functions

Skills

• Collaborative & team player
• Team leadership & mentoring Strong technical knowledge of Accounting principles & standards (IFRS and GAAP)
• Deep internal control expertise & Audit excellence mindset
• High attention to detail and accuracy with end-to-end accountability & ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Knowledgeable on Tax regulations, financial compliance and controls
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic will be an advantage)
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required, (Master's degree would be an advantage)
• 8-10 years relevant Accounting experience (FMCG industry would be an advantage)
• Proficient in MS Excel and ERP systems
• Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Experience with SharePoint, SAP & Dynamics 365 will be an advantage