Assistant Financial Controller - Trading & Manufacturing

Full time
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Job Details

Employment Type

Full time

Category

Finance

Salary

20.00 USD

Valid Through

Sep 14, 2025

Job Description

ResponsibilitiesFinance Management ResponsibilitiesOversee end-to-end financial operations for the Trading & Manufacturing Division comprising multi-sector & multi-site businesses. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of periodic financial statements (PL/BS/CF) and monthly MIS/KPIs at both business-unit and consolidated division levels. Timely month and year closing, preparation of year end financials in compliance with applicable IFRS & IAS standards, co-ordinate with Group Finance, External Auditors and ensure signed financials within set timelines. Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles. Partner with business unit leaders to align on financial KPIs, cost management strategies, and effective cash flow planning.

Develop and implement financial models for product-wise, service-wise, and project-based profitability analysis. Conduct variance analysis and performance reviews to support data-driven decision-making. Support establishment of internal financial controls and risk management processes, especially in newly launched business units. Manage working capital through AR follow-up, inventory control, vendor payments, bank guarantees, and fixed asset investments. Liaise with Corporate office, internal and external auditors to ensure compliance, accuracy, and financial governance. Systems & Automation ResponsibilitiesLead process streamlining and financial systems optimization across SAP (PPCO/PS modules) and Oracle ERP systems.

Lead ERP transition and change management, including upskilling initiatives for teams migrating to Oracle. Support automation and reporting enhancements, including Narrative Reporting, ARCS, and PCMCS. Enhance use of SAP modules for improved visibility into performance and real-time financial insights. Collaborate with IT and business teams to design, test, and implement system enhancements, controls, and reports. Establish SOPs and system control checklists to maintain data integrity, especially in new business units. People Management ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor the finance team size of 20–25, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Drive team growth through performance evaluations, skill gap analysis, and focused training programs.

Coordinate with corporate office to manage KPIs, review deliverables, conduct performance discussions, and resolve grievances. Promote cross-functional collaboration across finance, operations, sales, and service to improve overall financial literacy and alignment. Educational QualificationEducation Degree: Master’s Degree in Business / FinanceQualified Finance Professional holding CA / CPA / CMA / ACCAExperienceYears of Experience: 12 - 20 YearsPreferred Industry: Manufacturing & Services, Projects and RetailSkillsAt least 5 years of experience at Managerial level in FinanceDemonstrate experience in managing Finance end-to-end processes, forecasting models, data analysis along with strong command over IFRS & IAS standards.

Demonstrated experience in ERP Projects (SAP, ORACLE)High degree of Accountability, Integrity & Responsibility in all tasks assigned. Job RemarksPreferred Language: English, ArabicJob Country : KuwaitDuty Shift / Timings : One Shift / 8: 00 am - 5: 00 pm

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