Chief Financial Officer

HRInvest; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HRInvest is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to lead finance, strategy and capital allocation in Kuwait. You will partner with the CEO and Board on performance, governance and long-term priorities while guiding regulatory reporting and investor communications.

You will build a high-impact finance team, strengthen internal controls and optimize liquidity and capital management. The role requires deep market knowledge and executive collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related; professional qualification CFA/CPA/ACCA/CA preferred.
• Minimum 12 years finance experience, including 3–5 years in an executive or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Experience as CFO/Deputy CFO/VP Finance in regulated financial services, fintech or capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of Kuwait CMA regulations and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience building and leading finance teams in a growing business.
• Experience presenting to boards, investors and regulators.
• Arabic and English proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's financial strategy, planning, budgeting and capital allocation to support business growth.
• Partner with the CEO and Board on strategic decisions, financial performance and long-term priorities.
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with Kuwait CMA requirements.
• Manage treasury, cash flow, banking relationships, reconciliations and financial operations.
• Strengthen internal controls and manage liquidity, currency, credit and operational financial risks.
• Lead financial reporting to investors and support fundraising, due diligence and potential transactions.
• Build and develop the finance team, ensuring the function supports the company's evolving needs.
• Improve financial systems and reporting capabilities to provide accurate, timely insights.
• Collaborate with Technology and Operations on financial processes, settlement activities and new market initiatives.
• Manage relationships with regulators, external auditors and financial advisors.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial planning

Treasury management

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Board communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CFA/CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Our client is a Kuwait-based financial services company offering investment solutions aligned with Sharia principles.

About the Role

• Lead the company's financial strategy, planning, budgeting and capital allocation to support business growth.
• Partner with the CEO and Board on strategic decisions, financial performance and long-term priorities.
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (CMA) requirements.
• Manage treasury, cash flow, banking relationships, reconciliations and financial operations.
• Strengthen internal controls and manage liquidity, currency, credit and operational financial risks.
• Lead financial reporting to investors and support fundraising, due diligence and potential transactions.
• Build and develop the finance team, ensuring the function supports the company's evolving needs.
• Improve financial systems and reporting capabilities to provide accurate, timely insights.
• Collaborate with Technology and Operations on financial processes, settlement activities and new market initiatives.
• Manage relationships with regulators, external auditors and financial advisors.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; CFA, CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5 years in an executive or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Proven experience as a CFO, Deputy CFO, VP Finance or equivalent within regulated financial services, fintech or capital markets.
• In-depth knowledge of Kuwait CMA regulations, financial compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, treasury, internal controls, budgeting and capital management.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading finance teams in a growing business.
• Experience presenting to boards, investors and regulators, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations.
• Exposure to equities, ETFs, brokerage platforms or multi-market investment products is advantageous.
• Experience supporting fundraising, M&A or IPO processes is preferred.
• Strong commercial judgment, analytical skills and commitment to integrity and transparency.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English is preferred.