Job Description

Requisition Number 12116BR

Exciting Challenges

Finance and accounting functions Maintenance of accounting records and books in alignment with IFRS, and other directives/policies issued by the Group Company from time to time and local legal requirements. Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable Support month-end and year-end close process Effectively handle all tax related issues and maintain necessary documents as may be needed to effectively discharge the company's responsibilities under the local tax laws. Assisting in accurate and timely reporting as per Sika's reporting standard and cycles Supporting statutory and internal audits Total compliance with Sika's Internal Controls, installing such other internal control systems as per local needs. Support in management of working capital, with specific emphasis on accounts receivable, implementing an effective credit policy in line with Group standards. Accuracy in product costing systems Implementations of effective inventory management systems, with specific emphasis on adequate accounting of consumption and periodic inventory verifications.

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Intro Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its 27,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 9.24 billion in 2021.

To set the foundation and ensure Sika's continued success, in Kuwait-City, we are looking for a professional and experienced

Senior Financial Analyst

We Need Your Skills

Bachelors in Business Administration/ Finance/ Economics (required) Relevant experience required, with strong analytical skills vital Preferable Skills and Qualifications: CA, CMA, ACCA, CPA Computer Skills in Accounting: Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Hyperion Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; SQL or similar skills also useful Self-starter that takes ownership of issues and drives toward a conclusion Able to succeed in a fast, high-growth and fairly unstructured work environment Business & industry knowledge with awareness of financial and business risks Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal/networking skills Strong collaboration skills, with ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization Flexibility to travel when needed Fluent English

Building Trust Every Day

Friendly, personable and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that's how many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit. Sika offers an attractive employment package with good social benefits Sika supports further education, certification or schooling and to gives you the possibility to visit conferences.

Contact For insights into what our colleagues say about working at Sika, please visit

For more information about this exciting challenge please get in contact with Hussain Alghanimi (HR Manager)

We look forward to your online application.

Job Category Finance / Controlling