Chief Financial Officer Full Time

A reputable organization in Kuwait City, Kuwait is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its finance team. The role is responsible for lead the finance function and partner with executive leadership on growth, governance, and long-term financial planning, ensuring accurate financial information, strong controls, and timely support to business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
– Own the core activities of the Chief Financial Officer role, including financial strategy, capital allocation, and board reporting.
– Prepare accurate reports, analysis, reconciliations, or management updates in line with business requirements.
– Work closely with internal teams, auditors, banks, vendors, and senior stakeholders where required.
– Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, budgets, forecasts, audits, and compliance reviews.
– Identify process improvements, control gaps, and opportunities to improve financial visibility and efficiency.
– Maintain proper documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable GCC regulations.

Requirements:
– Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
– 10+ years of relevant finance, accounting, audit, treasury, tax, or risk experience, aligned with the position level.
– Strong working knowledge of Kuwait tax, statutory reporting, and corporate finance practices.
– Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar is preferred.
– Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFA, or equivalent is an advantage depending on the role.
– Strong communication, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to work in a multicultural GCC environment.