Kuwait Finance & Supply Chain Leader – Strategy & Controls

Qataryello; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qataryello, a leading consumer-focused organisation in the GCC food & beverage sector, seeks an executive finance leader to head Kuwait finance and supply chain operations, ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence.

You will oversee financial reporting, closing activities, statutory statements, audits, governance, and risk management, while directing budgeting, cash flow, working capital, procurement, and inventory planning to support growth and compliance in Kuwait.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CA) preferred.
• 10+ years finance experience in FMCG/F&B.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance and supply chain activities for Kuwait operation.
• Oversee financial records, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage closing activities and statutory financial statements.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory compliance.
• Drive governance, controls, and risk management.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive performance.
• Own demand planning and supply planning processes; ensure inventory availability.
• Oversee procurement activities including supplier selection and contracts.
• Manage warehousing, inventory accuracy, and distribution performance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Governance

Risk management

Cash flow management

Working capital

Treasury

Supply chain exposure

Procurement & logistics

Inventory management

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial controls

External audits

Financial reporting

F&B / FMCG experience

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Arabic advantage

GCC/Kuwait experience

Relocation to Kuwait

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CA or equivalent

Job description

Qataryello, a leading consumer-focused organisation in the GCC food & beverage sector, seeks an executive finance leader to head Kuwait finance and supply chain operations, ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence.

You will oversee financial reporting, closing activities, statutory statements, audits, governance, and risk management, while directing budgeting, cash flow, working capital, procurement, and inventory planning to support growth and compliance in Kuwait.