Senior Accountant - Luxury Retail

Ready for your next step in Accounting? WinMatch is currently supporting an established organisation in the Luxury Retail sector in Kuwait with the recruitment of a Senior Accountant. With recognised recruitment expertise and a personalised approach to talent search, we connect professionals with carefully selected career opportunities. We provide dedicated support throughout the recruitment process, ensuring confidentiality at every stage. The opportunity Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee key accounting activities, ensure accurate financial reporting and support financial performance and strategic decision-making. This opportunity is suited to a finance professional with a strong background in accounting, combined with hands-on experience in treasury management, banking operations and cash flow management, looking to take on a broad role within a dynamic retail environment. Senior Accountant: Your responsibilities You will oversee accounting operations and work closely with management and internal stakeholders to: • Review journal entries and ensure accurate general ledger and subsidiary account reconciliations; • Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes; • Prepare and review financial statements, management reports and cash flow statements; • Analyse financial performance, expenditures and revenue, identifying variances and recommending improvements; • Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections; • Oversee treasury activities, cash flow management and banking operations; • Manage Letters of Credit (LC), Letters of Guarantee (LG), banking and credit facilities, and foreign exchange risk; • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes; • Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls; • Ensure the accuracy of financial documentation and the proper recording of transactions; • Supervise and support junior accounting team members, promoting accuracy and efficiency; • Ensure adherence to applicable financial regulations, company policies and internal procedures. Senior Accountant: Your profile We are looking for a proactive and analytical finance professional with solid accounting expertise and practical experience in treasury and banking operations. You will ideally bring: • 5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience, with progressive responsibilities; • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and closing procedures; • Hands-on experience in treasury management, cash flow, banking facilities, LC/LG operations and foreign exchange risk management; • Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls; • Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills; • Previous experience in Retail, Luxury Retail, F&B or a similar commercial environment would be an advantage; • Experience supervising or guiding junior accounting staff; • Excellent command of both English and Arabic; • Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA or CMA would be an advantage; • Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Senior Accountant: What we offer • A permanent opportunity based in Kuwait; • A competitive remuneration package depending on experience; • A broad role combining accounting, financial reporting, treasury and banking operations; • The opportunity to contribute to financial performance and support management decision-making; • The chance to develop your expertise within an established organisation in the Luxury Retail sector. Why consider this opportunity? This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a broad accounting scope while applying your expertise in financial reporting, treasury management and banking operations within the Luxury Retail industry. If you are currently working in Accounting, Finance or Treasury and would be interested in exploring your next career move confidentially, let's talk. WinMatch will provide personalised support throughout the recruitment process, with discretion and confidentiality at every stage. By applying to this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes of this recruitment process, in accordance with applicable data protection requirements. Your data will be handled confidentially and will not be shared with a prospective employer without your consent. Show more Show less

5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience, with progressive responsibilities; a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; Hands-on experience in treasury management, cash flow, banking facilities, LC/LG operations and foreign exchange risk management; Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls; Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA or CMA would be an advantage; Excellent command of English and Arabic; Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Oversee accounting operations and work closely with management and internal stakeholders to: Review journal entries and ensure accurate general ledger and subsidiary account reconciliations; Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes; Prepare and review financial statements, management reports and cash flow statements; Analyse financial performance, expenditures and revenue, identifying variances and recommending improvements; Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections; Oversee treasury activities, cash flow management and banking operations; Manage Letters of Credit (LC), Letters of Guarantee (LG), banking and credit facilities, and foreign exchange risk; Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes; Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls; Ensure the accuracy of financial documentation and the proper recording of transactions; Supervise and support junior accounting team members, promoting accuracy and efficiency; Ensure adherence to applicable financial regulations, company policies and internal procedures.