Chief Accountant

Job description / Role

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
• Maintain the financial health of the organization.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

• Bachelor/Master. Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Well Versed Knowledge in Accounting Software
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Good knowledge in the cost accounting and financial analysis
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Chief Accountant.

About the Company

A leading company in Kuwait.