Senior Accountant

COFE App; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

COFE App is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to lead and coordinate accounting duties in our Kuwait office. You will oversee financial analyses, reporting, and tax compliance while guiding junior staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 10+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and fluent English. The role requires organization, independent work, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 10+ years accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of tax laws and VAT.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Very good English speaker.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
• Preparing financial analyses and reports.
• Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditure.
• Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations.
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of noncompliance.
• Preparing federal, state, local, and special tax returns.
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Staff training

Tax knowledge (VAT)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to perform and coordinate accounting duties within our company.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
• Preparing financial analyses and reports.
• Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditure.
• Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations.
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of noncompliance.
• Preparing federal, state, local, and special tax returns.
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.

Requirements and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of tax laws and VAT.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Ability to train and manage staff.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• very Good English speaker