Accountant

We are looking for a bilingual accountant to join an international law firm as follows:

Responsibilities

1. Accounts Receivable – Collection, Chasing, Processing, Reporting, Managing bad/doubtful debts, etc.
2. Billing – execution/monitoring/forecasting - Checking billing guides to engagement letter and exception reporting.
3. Proactive Work-In-Progress Management.
4. Ad-hoc queries from Timekeepers to support their time recording, client information, etc.
5. Support for others during their leave/absence.
6. Consider VAT / Tax implications for client set-ups including preparing tax-related reports.
7. Determine monthly revenue and collection forecast.
8. Assist in financial audits and implement audit recommendations.

Required experience, skills and attributes

• Preference for University Graduate / Post Graduate with major in Accounts.
• Experience working in the Accounts Department of MNC or large corporate.
• Working experience in Service Industry would be added advantage.
• Computer literacy with Advance Level of MS Excel.
• Knowledge of ELITE (Accounting Platform) would be an advantage.
• Law Firm experience is preferred
• Fluent in English and Arabic is preferred

Key Competencies:

• Gentle disposition yet discipline and firm in actions.
• Results orientated - Meets deadlines especially during month-end for billing and collections.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• People Management, contribute positive to a good working environment and culture guided by
• the firm's philosophy.
• Ability and confidence in dealing with senior management
• Communication – Both verbal and written
• Ability to challenge the status quo