Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts (AM-F&A) – Alert International
Description
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance and accounting operations with a strong focus on group consolidation, general ledger governance, period-end close, statutory reporting, and financial controls. You will ensure the integrity of financial information, manage and mentor finance teams, support consolidation and reporting activities, and act as a key liaison with auditors and senior stakeholders.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Own and manage end-to-end general ledger accounting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS.
- Perform detailed GL and Trial Balance (TB) reviews, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies on a timely basis.
- Work extensively with Oracle Fusion ERP for accounting operations and GL management.
- Post and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, intercompany entries, and adjustments.
- Review and process vendor payments and other disbursements in line with approval matrices and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with payment policies and documentation standards.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, intercompany, fixed assets, provisions, accruals, and control accounts. Ensure timely clearance of reconciling items and maintain robust reconciliation documentation.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, ensuring adherence to close timelines and quality standards.
- Prepare and review statutory financial statements including Consolidated Financial Statements, audit schedules, and regulatory filings.
- Exposure to Oracle EPM FCCS for consolidation, close, and reporting activities will be an added advantage.
- Support consolidation and reporting activities, including data validation and submission.
- Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and external consultants during audits.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
- Collaborate with business teams, shared services, auditors, and corporate finance stakeholders.
- Provide IFRS / accounting guidance and clarifications to cross-functional teams.
- Ensure reconciliations between sub-ledgers and GL within ERP systems.
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and control enhancements.
- Undertake other finance-related ad-hoc activities as assigned to support evolving business and management requirements.
- Support special projects and ad-hoc initiatives as assigned by management.
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2026-04-20 |
| Job Location: | Kuwait |
| Job Role: | Finance and Investment |
| Company Industry: | Recruitment & Employee Placement Agency |
Preferred Candidate
| Degree: | High school or equivalent |