Senior Accountant - Kuwait

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for supervising and controlling accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, invoicing, payroll, tax reporting, and financial transactions, ensuring accurate records and effective control of company income and expenses.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise daily accounting transactions, including purchases, sales, payables, receivables, and inventory-related entries.
• Review customer and supplier accounts, outstanding balances, and payment due dates.
• Manage and review daily and monthly bank reconciliations, petty cash, and cash balances.
• Review invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and journal entries to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.
• Review monthly payroll with HR, including salaries, deductions, allowances, and related accounting entries.
• Review VAT, tax, and pension reports and ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Prepare and review financial and management reports as required.
• Participate in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting in coordination with the HOD and HQ Finance team.
• Support inventory cycle counts and fixed asset reconciliation.
• Take ownership of the annual audit and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Ensure accurate use and maintenance of accounting records within the ERP system; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an advantage.
  

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an advantage.
• MBA, ICAN, or other relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
• 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and auditing.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.