Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts (AM-F&A)

Our client is a leading Kuwaiti business with a diverse portfolio across multiple industries. Their philosophy emphasizes developing innovative solutions with vast potential in multiple sectors aiming to create opportunities that foster business growth.

What we offer
In addition to a competitive tax-free salary and excellent benefits, you'll work in a professional, collaborative environment with a diverse team and numerous opportunities. Our client offers a rewarding career experience and is excited to connect with individuals seeking new challenges.

Who you are
Senior finance leader skilled in accounting operations, financial reporting and group consolidation across multi-entity organisations. Provides structured oversight, sound judgment and leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely delivery. Acts as key contact for auditors and senior stakeholders; drives process improvement and strengthens internal controls.

Skills & Competencies:
• General ledger, consolidation, IFRS
• Leading and reviewing finance teams
• Advanced Excel (large datasets, VLOOKUP, pivots, macros)
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Prioritises under tight deadlines; accountable and discreet
• Stakeholder management
• Process improvement, automation and control enhancements
• Collaborative, hands-on manager

Education & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related
• Professional qualification: CA/CMA/CPA/ACCA (mandatory)
• 10+ years’ experience
• ERP experience required; Oracle Fusion preferred
• Oracle EPM FCCS exposure advantageous
• Experience in consolidation, financial close and statutory reporting

Description
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance and accounting operations with a strong focus on group consolidation, general ledger governance, period-end close, statutory reporting, and financial controls. You will ensure the integrity of financial information, manage and mentor finance teams, support consolidation and reporting activities, and act as a key liaison with auditors and senior stakeholders. 

Role & Responsibilities:

• Own and manage end-to-end general ledger accounting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS.
•  Perform detailed GL and Trial Balance (TB) reviews, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies on a timely basis.
• Work extensively with Oracle Fusion ERP for accounting operations and GL management.
• Post and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, intercompany entries, and adjustments.
•  Review and process vendor payments and other disbursements in line with approval matrices and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with payment policies and documentation standards.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, intercompany, fixed assets, provisions, accruals, and control accounts. Ensure timely clearance of reconciling items and maintain robust reconciliation documentation.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, ensuring adherence to close timelines and quality standards.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements including Consolidated Financial Statements, audit schedules, and regulatory filings.
• Exposure to Oracle EPM FCCS for consolidation, close, and reporting activities will be an added advantage.
• Support consolidation and reporting activities, including data validation and submission.
• Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and external consultants during audits.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
• Collaborate with business teams, shared services, auditors, and corporate finance stakeholders.
• Provide IFRS / accounting guidance and clarifications to cross-functional teams.
• Ensure reconciliations between sub-ledgers and GL within ERP systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and control enhancements.
• Undertake other finance-related ad-hoc activities as assigned to support evolving business and management requirements.
• Support special projects and ad-hoc initiatives as assigned by management.