Accountant (International Law firm)

Salary: up to AED 20,000 pm

Our client, an international law firm, is seeking to hire an Accountant to join its growing finance team. Candidates must be based in the UAE to be considered and should have relevant experience working within a law firm or professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts receivable activities, including collections, debtor follow-ups, cash application, reporting, and managing provisions for doubtful debts.
• Manage end-to-end billing processes, including electronic billing, cycle monitoring, and forecasting. Ensure adherence to billing guidelines by validating against engagement terms and highlighting exceptions.
• Actively track and manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) and receivables to facilitate timely invoicing and collections.
• Prepare and deliver billing and receivables reports aligned with internal and stakeholder requirements.
• Address queries related to time entry, client onboarding, and billing matters; provide backup support within the team during absences.
• Evaluate VAT and other tax considerations for client setups and generate related reports where necessary.
• Produce monthly forecasts for revenue and collections performance.
• Support audit processes and assist in implementing recommended improvements.
• Monitor high-value WIP and outstanding receivables, ensuring timely escalation where required.
• Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, or potential revenue leakage across billing and collections processes, and propose improvements.
• Track and report on write-ups and write-offs, including ageing analysis and provisioning in line with policies.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Perform bank reconciliations in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist in monitoring and resolving missing time entries.
• Contribute to system enhancements, testing, and implementation initiatives related to revenue management.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (postgraduate qualification is advantageous).
• Prior experience in an accounting or finance function within a multinational or large organization; professional services experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial systems/ERP platforms (experience with practice management systems is beneficial).
• Strong Excel capabilities and overall systems proficiency.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, reliable, and composed in approach.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines, especially during peak reporting cycles.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

REF:CH172671