Accounts Assistant

Job description / Role

Client is a multinational law firm looking for an accounts assistant based in Dubai.

- An accounts assistant is required to assist the finance manager in all aspects of management accounts for the Middle East offices together with other work as required by the regional financial controller.
- You will be responsible for the timely distribution of invoices.
- To help the accountant in the production of the month balance sheet reconciliations for the region to comply with the internal audit requirements.
- To help the regional financial controller and finance manager with the month end close of the accounts.
- Act as the interface between offices including answering all queries that both sides may raise on expense processing and payments.
- To ensure that all items showing on the bank reconciliations are cleared on a timely basis.
- You will assist the lawyers and secretaries with basic questions on invoices, processing of expenses.
- You will raise all cheques required by the office.
- To manage the approval process for all relocation and rental loans for employees in the office.
- You will be responsible for liaising with IT.
- To assist the accountant in respect of the U Turn Tax visits on a quarterly basis and approval of the documents for reclaim.
- You will be required to help the finance manager and accountant with the provision of information required for the payroll process.
- You will be required to assist the regional financial controller and senior accountant with the budgeting and forecasting process as requested.
- There will be a requirement to travel as part of the role.
- Your work should be of a high standard and meets with exacting requirements of clients, partners, lawyers and other finance staff.

Requirements

- Previous work experience in a finance department is essential.
- High volume bill processing will be an advantage.
- Inter-personal skills are very important, as working closely with the firm's finance team, lawyers and partners.
- You will be confident.
- Influential.
- You will also have the ability to adapt your communication style appropriately.
- You will be proficient in Excel spreadsheets and word.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.