Accountant - Bayan, Kuwait

Workato; Bayan; On-site; KWD 5,000 - 6,700; Full time

Job summary

Workato in Bayan, Kuwait is seeking an experienced Accountant for a contract role. The position involves managing all financial transactions, preparing forecasts, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with a monthly salary of 1700 USD and no housing allowance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, at least 3 years of Kuwait experience, strong Excel and QuickBooks skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in Kuwait.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL and prepare accurate and timely financial reports
• Prepare budget forecasts and track expenses against budgets
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations based on findings
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Liaise with auditors to ensure proper compliance and timely completion of audits
• Participate in budget meetings and provide support during the budgeting process
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures

Skills

Budget forecasting

Financial analysis

Accounting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Accountant - Bayan, Kuwait

We are a leading company in Bayan seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team. This is a contract position with a salary of 1700$ per month, without accommodation.

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for managing all financial transactions, preparing budget forecasts, and analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL and prepare accurate and timely financial reports
• Prepare budget forecasts and track expenses against budgets
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations based on findings
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Liaise with auditors to ensure proper compliance and timely completion of audits
• Participate in budget meetings and provide support during the budgeting process
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years experience as an Accountant (preferably in Kuwait)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Excellent mathematical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks)
• Excellent communication skills (English is not required)
• Biometric passport is preferred but not required