Kuwait City, Kuwait

Senior Accountant

 Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • General Ledger Management: Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Month-End and Year-End Close: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and adjustments.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making.
  • Audit Support: Coordinate with external auditors during financial audits, ensuring all documentation and records are accurate and up-to-date.
  • Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, including the preparation and submission of tax returns.
  • Internal Controls: Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable: Oversee the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections.
  • Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior accounting staff, providing training and support as needed.
  • Ad Hoc Analysis: Perform financial analysis and reporting on special projects as requested by management.

Education Preference: Graduate & Above-Preferably Bi-lingual

Age: 32+

Nationality: Any Nationality within Kuwait Preferably Indian/Pakistani

Gender: Any

Years of Experience: 5+

Skills Required: 

Accountancy - 60%

Operations - 20%

ERP/Computer Skills - 20%

  Required Skills:

Accounts Payable Journal Entries Special Projects Balance General Ledger Adjustments Internal Controls Decision-Making Cash Flow Returns Financial Reporting Tax Financial Analysis Team Leadership Financial Statements Forecasting Cash Budgeting Regulations Payments Records Education Accounting Documentation Preparation Leadership Training Management