Job Vacancy: Chief Accountant – Egaila, Kuwait

We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Chief Accountant to manage and oversee the company's accounting operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supervising accounting staff, maintaining proper financial controls, and supporting budgeting and cash-flow management.

The role will also involve coordination with management, auditors, banks, suppliers, customers, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Manage and oversee the company's daily accounting operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Supervise accounting activities and review the work of accounting staff.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and account reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Manage fixed assets, accruals, provisions, and related accounting records.
• Perform cash and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor project and job costs where applicable.
• Support budgeting and cash-flow management.
• Prepare variance analysis and management reports.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company accounting policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide required financial documentation.
• Communicate with banks, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Support management with financial analysis and accounting information.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and financial controls.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial information.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in contracting, construction, engineering, trading, manufacturing, or multi-company environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end and year-end closing.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • General Ledger
  • Fixed Assets
  • Accruals and Provisions
  • Bank & Cash Reconciliation
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and project accounting.
• Experience with budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Ability to supervise accounting teams and ensure accuracy of their work.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Experience dealing with auditors, banks, suppliers, customers, and management.
• Good knowledge of Kuwait accounting and regulatory requirements is preferred.
• Strong experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Experience in a group or multi-company environment is an advantage.
• Experience improving accounting processes and strengthening financial controls is an added advantage.
• ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

Candidates with experience in the following sectors are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Contracting
• Construction
• Engineering
• Trading
• Manufacturing
• Multi-company / Group Accounts
• Project Accounting

• Salary package will be discussed based on qualifications and experience.
• Professional working environment.
• Opportunity to work in a senior accounting position.
• Career growth opportunities.

Interested candidates should send their updated CV to Email.

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Chief Accountant – ZSK.001.26

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