Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the Finance Department and support the strategic direction of our property and facilities management operations in Kuwait.

This is a senior leadership role for a hands on professional who can independently manage financial operations, lead a team, while ensuring full compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Department, including Accounts, Treasury, and Credit Control.
• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS standards.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide financial analysis and performance reports to support decision making.
• Monitor financial performance and analyze variances, particularly within property related accounts.
• Ensure full compliance with Kuwait statutory and regulatory requirements, including all financial submissions to relevant authorities.
• Manage audit processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Oversee cash flow and maintain strong relationships with banking institutions, insurance firms, and government authorities.
• Establish and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead improvements in financial systems and tools from evaluating/selecting new system to implementation and support the company's operational needs.
• Contribute to strategic planning and long-term financial direction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Experience in real estate is required, property/facilities management exposure is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and IAS 40.
• Experience with statutory reporting and compliance in Kuwait.
• Solid understanding of local financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems implementation or upgrades.
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, analysis).

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision making ability.
• Analytical and problem solving mindset.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Position Requirements

• Arab Nationality (required).
• Based in Kuwait or willing to relocate.

Work Location: In person