Finance Controller – Automotive

Alert International; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Financial Controller. Key responsibilities include supervising accounting operations, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with finance standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's/Master's degree, chartered accountant certification, and at least 20 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 20 years of professional experience in Accounts/Finance.
• Experience as Head of Finance or similar role.
• Advanced technical skills with business analytics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations.
• Lead a team of 15 to 20 employees.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to minimize risks.
• Oversee budgeting and cash management strategies.
• Provide financial reports for executive management.
• Implement internal controls for asset safeguarding.
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures.

Skills

Management accounting principles

Finance best practices

IT skills in accounting packages

Analytical skills

Budgeting knowledge

Independent work management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Certified Chartered Accountant

Job description

Description

As a Financial Controller, you focus on ensuring the company's financial health through strategic analysis, forecasting, and detailed reporting. This foundational work supports informed decision-making across the organization.

The job duties include:

• Supervises the day-to-day operations in the accounting;
• Leading a team of 15 to 20 employees;
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting;
• Verify accuracy and ensure that all work adheres to relevant compliance standards;
• Collaborate with stakeholders to minimize risk and identify growth opportunities;
• Overseeing budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash management strategies to maximize efficiencies and growth;
• Providing executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy-making and financial strategizing;
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets;
• Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures.

Skills

Skills & Competencies:

• A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques;
• Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices;
• Solid IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages;
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyze financial reports;
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting ;
• Ability to manage a high volume of work independently.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree/Master's with minimum 20 years of professional experience in Accounts/Finance;
• Certified Chartered Accountant is mandatory;
• Proven work experience as a Head of Finance or similar role with exposure to Automotive Trading/ Engineering/ EPC/ Contracting/ Construction/ Remittance/ Insurance;
• Strong knowledge of business analytics combined with advanced technical skills, working with different stakeholders.