Finance Manager

COFE App; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial management and guide upper management on financial strategies. The role involves performing detailed analyses of financial activities, preparing reports, and supervising departmental operations, requiring a strong financial background and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years as a Financial Manager or Financial Analyst.
• Strong understanding of financial trends and market patterns.
• Ability to lead and guide employees in financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial management duties including generating financial data and reports.
• Oversee finance department operations and develop policies.
• Advise on financial decisions and assist in cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Reporting

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Accounting Principles

Education

BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

CFA/CPA or similar

Tools

Finance Software

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Department: Finance Department

Reporting to: CFO

Location: Kuwait

Job brief

We are looking for a reliable Financial Manager that will analyze everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
• Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
• Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
• Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
• Mediate between the company, employees, stakeholders, shareholders and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.
• Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts.

Requirements and skills:

• Proven experience as a Financial Manager for 3 to 5 years
• Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Proficient user of finance software
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus