Accounting Manager for an International Law Firm

RecruitMe FZE

Dubai, UAE

Ref: QP103-311

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our Client a multinational law firm is looking for an Accounting Manager who would be responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department comprising two qualified accountants. Process review and improvement is a key focus area for this role working closely with the Regional Finance Head (RFH).

Processing

• Month and end-of-year processes
• Annual audits, group, statutory and SRA.
• Accounts payables, processing, reconciliation, payments
• Ad-hoc payments
• General ledger and bank reconciliations
• Payroll preparation/review
• Partner distributions
• Budgeting
• Cash flow forecasting
• Revenue and expenditure variance analysis
• Client monies accounting and compliance with SRA rules
• Fixed Asset Management
• Managing banking relationships.
• All actions required to maintain the integrity of the General Ledger

Reporting

• Provide weekly reports on WIP, Debtors & Creditors
• Compile monthly management accounting reports in the prescribed formats and periodicity.
• Support the RFH in the production of the annual budget and forecasts in the form and periodicity prescribed by management
• Produce and file quarterly VAT returns under the supervision of the RFH, including liaison with the FTA to resolve queries.
• Produce periodical statements for related parties and government agencies.

Management & Control

• Recruitment, training, supervision and development of the Accounting Team, including but not limited to conducting the annual appraisals along with the RFH.
• Managing personnel issues, such as team holidays, staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues.
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Proactively review and improve systems and procedures, initiating corrective actions.
• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Establish procedures and processes to ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations • Review and improve on existing procedures to ensure compliance with SRA regulations
• Establish and maintain files and records to document transactions and GL activity to supplement the accounting system data.
• Co-ordinate and work with internal and external clients to ensure that service levels are negotiated and maintained.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure in SAP.
• Any other projects or duties assigned by the RFH.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Essential)
• Professional accounting qualification – CIMA, ACCA, CA ( Essential)
• Five to 10 years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area.
• At least 2-5 years of experience working in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Must be a demonstrable Microsoft Excel super user
• Prior experience in SAP would be a strong advantage
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines

About the Company

RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

What we do:

Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved.

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Accounting Manager salaries in UAE

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AED 14,500

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