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Ref: OP936-21
Job description / Role
Our client is an International Law Firm which is known for it's commercially savvy, first class service.
The firm is currently recruiting for an Office Accountant within the Dubai office.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the following:
- Report to the International Finance Manager, supervise the Accounts Assistant, and liaise with the firm's Bank Account Manager;
- Administer Payroll, allowances, benefits, expense claims, raise invoices, check outstanding monies, send reconciliations, maintain reconciliationledger and pay disbursements;
- Assist the Finance Manager to prepare end of year bonus calculations, various UAE reports, and cashflow forecasts;
- Answer internal enquiries and provide local assistance to heads of departments with finance issues;
- Prepare and distribute reports to heads of departments;
- Understand, prepare, and log statutory and management accounts and budgets;
- Assist with issuing of bills in peak periods;
- Cross check reports and reconciliations and enter them into firm Database;
- Run month-end following approval from the Finance Manager.
Requirements
- A relevant Tertiary degree and demonstrated work experience in a senior Finance role within an international Law Firm;
- Demonstrated understanding of forecasting, month-end responsibilities, budgeting, reporting, company ledgers, and company banking;
- Confidentiality, organisation, and ability to meet deadlines;
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
About the Company
Barratt Galvin is an Australian based business providing recruitment solutions from a global perspective. Drawing on our networks throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK we are able to utilise our extensive experience recruiting locally within each region as well as facilitating international moves when the need arises.
Our experience spans small boutiques right through to mid to top tier and global firms, as well as in-house legal departments and not for profit organisations. We recruit across a broad range of roles including:
Lawyer Paralegal Legal Secretary EA/PA HR Administration/Office Support
Please note, applicants are advised only to apply to Barratt Galvins job opportunities through the GulfTalent portal. All direct applications will be deleted.