Senior Accountant

Talentscript; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentScript on behalf of a Kuwait-based investment holding company seeks a Senior Accountant with hands-on accounting, strong financial reporting, and the ability to independently manage accounting across multiple entities. The role emphasizes IFRS-consolidated financial statements, intercompany reconciliations, and investment accounting, with a focus on compliance and group reporting requirements.

Based in Kuwait, the ideal candidate has 5–8 years of relevant experience and IFRS expertise,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in holding or group company environments.
• Strong IFRS knowledge; relevant certification preferred.
• Ability to independently manage accounting across multiple entities.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Practical investment accounting experience.
• Currently based in Kuwait.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Handle intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and consolidation adjustments.
• Manage accounting for investments, subsidiaries, and associated entities.
• Handle general ledger accounting, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate statutory audits and prepare supporting financial schedules.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Consolidation

Investment accounting

Group company experience

Intercompany transactions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About the Opportunity

TalentScript is recruiting on behalf of a Kuwait-based investment holding company with business interests in private equity and real estate.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with strong hands-on accounting skills, financial reporting expertise, and the ability to manage accounting activities independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Handle intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and consolidation adjustments.
• Manage accounting for investments, subsidiaries, and associated entities.
• Handle general ledger accounting, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate statutory audits and prepare supporting financial schedules.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven accounting experience within a holding or group company.
• Strong hands-on experience preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Practical experience in investment accounting.
• Strong IFRS knowledge; relevant certification preferred.
• Ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities across multiple entities.
• Currently based in Kuwait.

Important: This position requires practical group accounting expertise. Candidates whose experience is predominantly FP&A, budgeting, or corporate finance may not be suitable.