Senior Accountant

Career Hunters; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kuwait seeks an experienced accountant to manage financial transactions and reporting. The role focuses on compliance, payroll management, and support for strategic financial decisions. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting and have a minimum of 7 years of experience. Bilingual Arab nationals with proficiency in Odoo ERP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in accounting.
• Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Bilingual Arab Nationals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and accounting records, ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare periodic financial statements and analytical reports.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Manage payroll and statutory deductions.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Contract Management

Legal Compliance

Payroll Management

Proficiency in Odoo ERP

Bilingual (Arabic/English)

Knowledge of AI tools for finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Odoo ERP

SAP

Oracle

Zoho

Job description

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Objective:

To ensure the accurate and efficient recording, processing, and reporting of all financial transactions in alignment with approved accounting standards. This role supports strategic financial decision-making, ensures compliance with all relevant regulations in Kuwait, and contributes to improving financial performance, cash flow monitoring, and budget tracking.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Financial and Accounting Records Management

Accurately record daily financial transactions (journal entries, expenses, revenues) in the accounting system.

Verify the validity and accuracy of accounting documents including invoices, payment orders, and receipts.

Maintain and review general and subsidiary ledgers on a regular basis.

2. Financial Reporting

Prepare periodic financial statements including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Provide analytical reports on financial performance and profitability to support strategic decisions.

Analyze departmental and project-based income and expenditures.

3. Contract and Collection Management

Monitor contractual obligations and client services to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.

Follow up on receivables, liaise with the legal collection department when necessary.

Record accounts receivable and maintain up-to-date aging and collection reports.

4. Financial and Legal Compliance

Ensure full compliance with local laws, VAT regulations, and accounting standards in Kuwait.

Coordinate and support external auditors during regular audits.

Prepare and submit documentation required by tax and regulatory authorities.

5. Payroll and Dues Management

Prepare monthly payroll statements and manage salary disbursements and employee benefits.

Calculate statutory deductions and allowances in accordance with labor laws.

6. Administrative and Legal Operations Support

Collaborate with the legal department on financial aspects of legal cases and projects.

Prepare financial reports related to tenders and major legal projects.

• Archive and organize financial documents digitally and physically.

Skills

Candidate Profile:

Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Minimum 7 Years experience in the field of Accounting

Required Bilingual Arab Nationals

Proficiency in Odoo ERP (or similar platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Zoho)

• Knowledge of AI tools for finance (e.g., AI-powered analysis, reporting, forecasting, automation tools from ChatGPT).