Financial Reporting Accountant | IFRS, Consolidations, Audit Support

Client of Career Hunters; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Career Hunters in Kuwait is looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Accountant to join the Finance team. You will prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, support regulatory submissions, and assist with external audits.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 4–5 years of experience in financial and statutory reporting, with IFRS knowledge and strong Excel skills. Knowledge of SAP or MS Dynamics is a plus, and Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 4–5 years in financial reporting.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and audit support experience.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP and advanced Excel.
• Experience in regulatory reporting, CMA filings, and statutory requirements is an advantage.
• Experience in multi-entity accounting or group consolidation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts including P&L statements, Balance Sheets, and cash position reports.
• Prepare supporting schedules for regulatory filings including CMA-related reporting requirements.
• Ensure financial reports and schedules reconcile accurately to the general ledger and underlying accounting records.
• Review and validate reconciliations prepared by the Bookkeeper/Accountant before submitting reports for review.
• Support the external audit process and respond to initial auditor queries.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation and financial analysis as required.
• Assist with group and multi-entity financial consolidation including consolidation of Kuwait and UAE entities.
• Provide cross-functional support to the finance team and act as a backup for bookkeeping and accounting activities when required.
• Ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and within agreed month-end and quarter-end deadlines.
• Maintain compliance with applicable IFRS requirements, accounting policies, and regulatory reporting standards.
• Support continuous improvement of financial reporting processes, controls, and procedures.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Client of Career Hunters in Kuwait is looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Accountant to join the Finance team. You will prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, support regulatory submissions, and assist with external audits.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 4–5 years of experience in financial and statutory reporting, with IFRS knowledge and strong Excel skills. Knowledge of SAP or MS Dynamics is a plus, and Arabic is advantageous.