Manager Accounts

Confidential; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a respected handler of FMCG, is seeking an experienced Manager Accounts to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. The role requires strategic leadership and hands-on management of financial processes within a dynamic distribution or retail environment.

The successful candidate will supervise the finance team, ensure timely closings, coordinate with auditors, and drive improvements in controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, including supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
• FMCG industry experience is required.
• Arab nationals preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, General Ledger, AP/AR, and financial controls.
• Experience in financial closing, reconciliations, and audit coordination.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA are an advantage.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, accounting standards, and company financial policies.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables, and payables.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and ensure timely completion of audits.
• Supervise accounting teams and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting procedures.
• Support budgeting, financial analysis, and management reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Manager Accounts to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and financial controls.

The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting expertise, leadership abilities, and experience managing financial operations within an FMCG, distribution, or retail environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, accounting standards, and company financial policies.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables, and payables.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and ensure timely completion of audits.
• Supervise accounting teams and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting procedures.
• Support budgeting, financial analysis, and management reporting.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, including supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
• FMCG industry experience is required.
• Arab nationals preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, General Ledger, AP/AR, and financial controls.
• Experience in financial closing, reconciliations, and audit coordination.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA are an advantage.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.