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Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Manama, Bahrain
Reports to: Head of Finance
Department: Finance

Job Purpose:

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations of a Kuwaiti entity from Bahrain, ensuring full compliance with Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) laws and regulations. The parent company of Kuwait entity is based in Bahrain.

The role involves financial planning and analysis, regulatory reporting, budgeting, internal reporting, and collaboration with auditors and regulators. This position plays a key role in supporting company’s operations and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise all finance and accounting operations for the Kuwait entity.
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including the financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Kuwait CMA regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of the required reports.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all relevant Kuwait CMA laws, circulars, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance departments to ensure accurate regulatory filings.
• Liaise with CMA inspectors and manage audit or review processes as required.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for the Kuwait entity.
• Analyze variances and provide insightful reporting and recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and enforce robust internal controls in line with Kuwait regulatory frameworks.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives, especially those involving financial and regulatory risk.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams, auditors, external consultants, and regulatory body in Kuwait.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the board of directors and executive management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA, CIA) required.
• Prior experience with investment companies and cross-border operations is preferred .
• Proven knowledge of Kuwait CMA laws , regulatory requirements, and financial reporting obligations.
• Strong command of IFRS , financial modeling, and budgeting.
• Familiarity with investment products, portfolio accounting, and fund structures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Fluency in Arabic & English.
• Open to travel to Kuwait (when required).

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience working within financial services.
• Knowledge of GCC financial regulatory environments .

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We seek a highly qualified Group Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of a dynamic holding company with diverse subsidiaries in Bahrain. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing a centralized financefunction, strengthening financial controls, and providing strategic financial guidance to support business growth.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Establish and oversee a centralized finance function, ensuring alignment with the groups strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including budgets, forecasts, and financial statements, to provide insights for decision-making.
• Manage financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Oversee treasury functions, including cash management, risk management, and banking relationships.
• Lead the implementation of the financial modules of an ERP system (Odoo).
• Drive financial systems and processes improvement initiatives.
• Manage financial accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards.
• Provide financial support to subsidiaries, including financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve organizational goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting principles.
• Experience in implementing financial modules on ERP systems, preferably Odoo.
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Financial modeling and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• ERP system implementation
• Team management
• Business acumen
• Strategic thinking
• Problem-solving
• Leadership
• Communication

Please send us your updated resume to:

Our client is A leading Financial Services Group in Riyadh is seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Finance Manager to join their team.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to play a key role in managing capital investment portfolios or real estate development projects.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the development of comprehensive financial models and forecasts, conducting variance analysis to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Capital Structure Management: Optimize the company's capital structure by managing the mix of debt and equity, evaluating financing options, and making recommendations to senior management.
• Investment Appraisal: Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investments or real estate projects, assessing feasibility, risks, and returns to inform decision-making.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with business units to develop annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring and reporting on performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports to senior management, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and internal policies.
• Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow planning and management to ensure liquidity, implementing strategies to optimize working capital.
• Strategic Financial Advisory: Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Corporate Finance Manager, with a focus on either capital investment or real estate development.
• Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency in financial analysis tools.
• Excellent understanding of corporate finance principles and investment appraisal techniques.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.

Join a dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the financial future of a leading company.

Purpose of Role
To manage reporting and reconciliations and to manage the Inventory Management Functions.

Key Accountabilities

1. Preparation of Monthly Accounts.
2. Prepare quarterly consolidated accounts for statutory audit.
3. Liaise with external auditors on a quarterly basis on the preparation of statutory accounts.
4. Ensure timely completion and submission of the quarterly statutory accounts as required by Bahrain Bourse and the Central Bank of Bahrain.
5. Review and monitor Balance sheet reconciliations performed on a monthly basis.
6. Review slow moving stock and make provision each quarter end.
7. Fixed Asset Management – Ensure all assets are tagged and verified on an annual basis.
8. Perform monthly and year end close of financial records.
9. Review and manage all Advertising and Beauty Advisor contracts, ensuring all contracts are recorded in the correct period.
10. Manage and review all Payables and Receivable account balances.

1. Review the stock control perpetual count plan and make changes as deemed necessary. Review the bi-annual full stock count plan with the Stock Control manager.
2. Review and follow up on stock count and spot check reports.
3. Analysis of inventory adjustments for posting to general ledger including the stock provision, stock damages and obsolete stock for write off.
4. Supervise the financial reporting function.
5. Ensure timely and accurate reporting.
6. Manage the external audit.

Ensure all internal controls on the Company Accounting system are in place by regular system monitoring and testing.

1. Supervise the Accounts Department.
2. Supervise the Inventory Control Department.
3. Liaise with the management company and other suppliers on a monthly basis to ensure all discrepancies are cleared and dealt with in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Good accounting system skills.
• Retail or FMCG experience required.

Qualifications

• Degree educated (Accountancy or Finance).
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CPA, CIMA).

Person Specification

• Ability to be both strategic and operational.
• A logical and practical outlook on processes.
• Ability to clearly and confidently express ideas and facts both in the written and verbal form.
• Excellent presentation, report-writing, meeting management and facilitation skills.
• Ability to identify problems and provide solutions.

About The Company

Established in 2003, Clarendon Parker Bahrain is an International Recruitment Specialist Consultancy based in Bahrain’s Seef Business District. We specialise in mid to senior level professional, managerial, technical recruitment and staffing solutions in Bahrain and beyond. Our multinational team of consultants are experienced professionals within the fields they represent. Each consultant brings strong industry links and knowledge to better understand your business requirements. We know the market and we know our candidates!

Our team of dedicated consultants specialise in the following industries:

• Accounting, Finance & Banking
• Logistics & Customer Service
• Secretarial & Administration
• Human Resources & Recruitment
• Engineering & Construction
• IT/Telecom
• Marketing & PR
• Oil and Gas

The current range of services includes permanent and temporary recruitment, recruitment advertising campaigns, employee satisfaction surveys, state-of-the-art web-based recruitment technology and HR consulting services relating to recruitment processes and activities.

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Closing Date

15-May-2025

Zain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Read more here:

The role of the Financial Planning & Reporting Specialist is to independently manage the financial planning, analysis and reporting within Zain Bahrain. Reporting directly to the Budgeting and Business Performance.

1. Manage and monitor the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts.
2. Enhance budgeting and forecasting techniques to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
3. Design and review monthly financial performance reporting packages, including budget, forecasts, actuals of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows, ensuring alignment with overall targets and operational plans.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial and operational data for analysis.
5. Conduct in-depth analysis to identify trends, patterns, and drivers of business performance, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
6. Support the development of financial models and forecasts to evaluate business initiatives and assess their impact on financial performance.
7. Identify areas for process improvement and optimization to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business performance analysis and reporting.
8. Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging tools and technologies in business performance analysis and reporting.
9. Review Business Case Studies to support better decision-making aligned with the budget and strategic plan.
10. Perform any related tasks as required or assigned.

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related subjects

Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CMA, CFA etc. is a plus

3-5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis.

Experience in Telecom Industry is preferred.

1. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
2. Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
3. Excellent knowledge of key financial concepts, performance metrics, and reporting methodologies.
4. Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and experience with business intelligence and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
5. Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.
6. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
7. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

1. Business Acumen.
2. Situational awareness.
3. Accuracy.

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

Position: Manager Finance (Senior Consultant)

Company Overview:

Grant Thornton Abdulaal Bahrain is currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Manager Finance (Senior Consultant) to join one of our highly reputable clients in the market. This role will be hired on a short term contract, with the possibility of extension based on client requirements.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Manager Finance (Senior Consultant) with a strong background in accounting. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of accounting principles and practices, as well as experience in providing consulting services to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality accounting services to clients, including financial statement preparation, bookkeeping, and tax compliance.
• Highly experienced in consolidation of accounts and financial reporting.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to clients on improving their financial performance.
• Assist in the preparation and review of audit workpapers and financial statements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing them with timely and accurate information and advice.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and regulations, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Participate in business development initiatives, including identifying new clients and opportunities for growth.
  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Professional certification from a financial body will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English language in mandatory.
• Role will be hired on a short term contract, with the possibility of extension based on client requirement.
• Job is open only for candidates currently based in Bahrain.
  

Full Time

Knowledge in Finance and Accounting

Knowledge in reporting experience in systems like Excel and other MS Office applications

Experience: 1 - 3 years

• Conduct portfolio analytics and deep dives into the portfolio.
• Regulatory and Management Reporting
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Strong analytic capabilities.
• Problem solving skills
• Able to effectively work in a closely knit team.

• Risk Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Spreadsheet Preparation
• Presentation Preparation
• Data Access and Reporting

Job Description

VAM Systems is currently looking for a Fraud Monitoring Analyst (Risk Management) for our Bahrain operations. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and responsibilities:

• Experience: 0-2 Years
• Education: Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Fraud, or related fields

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor customer transactions to identify unauthorized and fraudulent activities based on alerts from the fraud management system.
• Respond to alerts in the assigned queue as per service level agreements to minimize potential losses.
• Handle and resolve incoming fraud reports from customers promptly.
• Understand various fraud types and take responsibility in fraud monitoring roles.
• Communicate effectively in Arabic and English with customers and fraud risk management teams regarding findings.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 shift role.

Terms and Conditions:

• Joining timeframe: 15-30 days

• Seniority Level: Executive
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and business performance indicators.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and forecasts to support management decision-making.
• Assist in annual budgeting, periodic reforecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal departments to collect and validate financial inputs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal control standards.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of financial strategies and performance metrics.
• Conduct cost-benefit and return-on-investment (ROI) analysis for key initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance financial models, tools, and databases for performance monitoring.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and compliance documentation.
  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; progress toward CFA, CPA, or a master's degree is an advantage.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, reporting, or FP&A, ideally within asset management, financial services, or Big Four advisory.
• Strong command of financial modelling, Excel, and financial software/systems.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and quantitative abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and analysis.
  
  
  

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