FINANCE MANAGER

A leading International Insurance Company is currently looking for a Strategic Finance Manager to join their team in Kuwait.

REGULATORY & MANAGEMENT REPORTING

• Responsible for ensuring that local regulatory and tax filings are complete and on time and any tax audits are appropriately managed;
• Assist internal and external auditors with financial accounting related reviews and implement recommendations for procedures changes;
• Establish and implement the regulations on and procedures of financial management, cost management, budget management, accounting, accounting supervision and audit; Supervise the implementation of above-mentioned regulations and procedures;
• Represent the Company to the regulator regarding all financial matters when required;
• Managing capital to meet regulatory requirements and all other internal requirements;
• Embedding the use of key performance metrics to drive actions and improve performance;
• Delivering well-supported budgets, plans and forecasts in line with the Company’s timelines, along with regular progress updates and action recommendations as appropriate;

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP & LEADERSHIP

• Engage with executive management as a strategic partner, aligning business and finance strategy to achieve profitable and sustainable growth;
• Improving efficiency whilst maintaining control standards consistent with the Company’s policies and regulatory requirements;
• Provide timely and quality in-depth analysis of financial results to support all relevant internal and external reporting requirements including presentation for Board of Directors;
• Support country/global initiatives and projects;
• Responsible for ensuring that all receivables queries are followed up with the business and take necessary actions to keep receivables balances >90 days to a minimum working together with the receivables team and AC Credit Manager;
• Play an active role in driving expense visibility and execution of saving targets;

• Native Arabic Speakers based in Kuwait will only be considered.
• Minimum 8 years of accounts & finance experience with at least 4 years with an insurance company
• Experience of working with remote teams an advantage;
• Ability to develop strong key stakeholder relationships with demonstrable influencing and presentation skills;
• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills;
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders and effectively including at Executive level;
• Strong analytical abilities with ability to analyze drivers and trends, and actively challenge components with key stakeholders across the organization;
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple people and projects; excellent time management and organization skills.

Salary commensurate based on Candidates’ experience

An excellent bonus scheme and other benefits