Serve as finance point of contact for Kuwait site & local business partner
Manage monthly reporting process, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Responsible for monthly financial closes, meeting reporting deadlines.
Analysis & Review of SG&A cost centres and provide explanation for the deviations
Work on audit requests (Statutory / tax / Internal audit) and provide timely support.
Support in monthly Forecasting, Mid-Year Review and Annual Budgets
Provide support for internal and external audit requests
Analysis & Review of monthly Financials before TB load in HFM & post HFM upload
Review and approve Monthly Journal Entries for GL postings
Analysis & replies to Queries from Site controllers/WA/BU Finance operations.
Support & CoordinateSite POR (Rolling Budgets) activities as per WA timelines.
Drive discussions with BU leaders in NR for Orders Funnel, preparation of till date data & forecasting for rest of the year.
Responsible for reviewing balance sheet schedules & clearing of aged items
Working on Various MIS Reports for finance team member mainly management decks.
Site level profitability analysis
Cash flow preparation on monthly/ quarterly basis & update to Site Controllers
Ensure foreign currency exposures are reviewed and validated on monthly basis.
Review & Analysis of Site Headcount and ensure correct reporting of Cost centres
Maintenance of appropriate Internal Controls and compliance with SOX and CP&P
Invoice automation process, invoice reconciliation (Manual Vs. Oracle) - support NR controller.
Manage local business partner commission accruals and payment
Who You Are:
You promote high visibility of shared contributions to goals. You quickly and significantly take action in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. You handle the risk that comes with moving forward when the outcome is not certain.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Finance Professional (CMA/CA/MBA Finance) with minimum 5 - 7 years of work experience in FP&A Domain
Hands on experience in ERP, MS Office, and reporting tools
Self-starter, suggesting and implementing improvements to the processes.
Balance team member, Situational adaptability, manages complexities & Manages ambiguity.
Ability to think creatively, driven, and self-motivated.
Proven ability to roll-up your sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity.
High standards of accuracy and highly organized.
Flexible to work as per World Area/sites timelines especially during month ends & any specific requests
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
Qualified Chartered Accountant, CMA
Basic understanding of Accounting Principles and US GAAP
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
System Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion Financial Management