Head of Finance – Kuwait

About the role

Tabby is launching its operations in Kuwait and seeks a senior finance leader to own the entity’s financial reporting and controllership from day one. As Head of Finance you will design and implement the finance close, chart of accounts and control framework to support rapid scaling without reporting debt.

Key responsibilities

• Own the Kuwait general ledger, chart of accounts, accounting manual and month‑end close in line with Group policy.
• Run a disciplined close calendar, produce the monthly reporting pack with variance commentary and balance‑sheet substantiation for Group Finance.
• Prepare statutory financial statements, including Arabic‑language reconciliations and required reserve transfers under Kuwait Companies Law.
• Ensure clean integration of Kuwait data into Group consolidation, handling inter‑company reconciliation, transfer pricing support and related‑party disclosures.
• Maintain a comprehensive reconciliation framework covering banks, payment‑service providers, receivables, merchant payables, collections, recoveries and suspense items.
• Manage Central Bank of Kuwait regulatory reporting, respond to inspections and provide required financial information.

Required profile

• Senior finance professional with proven experience in controllership and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to design finance processes, close calendars and reporting packs from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of Kuwait statutory reporting requirements and Group consolidation practices.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail for variance analysis and reconciliation.

Required skills