Assistant Financial Controller – Trading & Manufacturing – Alert International
Description
In this role, you will be responsible in supporting the financial management and operations of the company, working under the guidance of the Finance Controller.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Finance Management Responsibilities
- Oversee 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 Responsibilities
- Lead 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 Responsibilities
- Lead 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.
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2026-02-02 |
| Job Location: | Kuwait – Al Kuwait |
| Job Role: | Finance and Investment |
| Company Industry: | Recruitment & Employee Placement Agency |
