Finance Lead

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability. The Finance Lead is responsible for overseeing finance operations in Kuwait, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with Group policies, and supporting business performance through financial analysis and controls. This role is hands-on, combining execution and coordination, with growing exposure to business partnering

Job Description

• Manage day-to-day finance activities including GL, AP, AR, and reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly closing and reporting
• Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and schedules
• Support reporting to Group and regional finance teams
• Provide basic financiais insights to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with SGS accounting policies and local statutory requirements
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain documentation for finance processes and internal controls
• Support implementation and monitoring of finance processes (P2P, OTC, RTR)
• Identify areas for improvement and support process enhancements
• Coordinate with different departments on finance-related matters
• Act as a point of contact for finance-related queries
• Work closely with operations and commercial teams to support business needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6–8 years of experience in Finance / Accounting / Reporting
• Good understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and controls
• Experience in multinational environments is an advantage
• Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CMA) are a plus but not mandatory