The role is working as a number two to the financial
controller in the Region. The role includes but is not limited
general management of the Accounts Payable and the Record to report
teams and Payroll process. The Financial Control team is responsible
for ensuring that financial processes, procedures and controls are
appropriate, adequate, robust, scalable and communicated to all
relevant stakeholders; with the intention of maintaining the
financial hygiene of and safeguarding the assets of the business,
ensuring that it can comply with all relevant regulatory reporting,
deliver against its non-financial targets and contribute positively
to the evolution of the firm's culture.
Key Responsibilities
Review of existing processes and controls to identify
improvements that can be introduced to ensure financial processes
and controls operate effectively and efficiently on a day-to-day
basis (focus on AP and R2R interactions with other processes).
Managing the Accounts Payable team, ensuring
sufficient resource to ensure all AP work is completed within the SLA's.
Review, control and reporting of regional payroll
including EOS and Leave pay, Bonus etc.
Ensuring that all balance sheet reconciliations are
completed on a timely basis and differences are investigated and
resolved promptly.
First reviewer and authorizer for bank account transactions.
Responsible for creating and uploading cashflows and
daily cash positions for assessment.
Assist Financial controller in providing a view to
Head of Finance of the BS profile as well as support the monthly
sign off Balance Sheet reconciliations.
Establishing an efficient and effective process for
information gathering for sharing with the various stakeholders
including monthly reporting of Overheads to the business services.
Assist Financial controller in the preparation of
Budget and forecasts for Business services.
Contributing to the development of a risk management
process including regional quarterly SOD reviews, and access
rights review of Finance systems.
Liaising with auditors regarding queries and
information requested during the interim and final audit process.
Leading on Chrome River matters to ensure that the
information is complete and up to date.
Contribute to existing projects and identify areas
for future improvement/development.
Taking responsibility for completing or assisting
with completion of relevant ad hoc finance queries as may occur
from time to time.
Assisting with recruitment where required.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
Have a university degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
ACCA or equivalent qualification is required.
Have experience of working on 3E or Elite Enterprise,
or a similar practice management system would be preferred.
Have 7+ years of experience working in a similar role
within a law firm or other professional services environment.
Strong analytical skills and in-depth financial
accounting competence and understanding of IFRS.
Fundamental knowledge in project management, with
experience in spearheading small projects and implementing process improvements.
Proven ability to build relationship and maintain
effective communication with stakeholders and team members.
Have excellent attention to detail with a high level
of accuracy.
Proficient MS Office applications (Excel and Word in particular)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
including ability to interact effectively with all levels
throughout Company organization.
Have strong organizational and time management skills
to prioritize work, delegate tasks effectively, and ensure timely
completion of projects.
Must be self-motivated, highly organised, accurate,
with strong attention to detail and be able to work with minimal supervision.
Flexible and enthusiastic with the ability to manage
own workload, priorities, and deadlines.
Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co is a global law firm which has
quadrupled in size over the past decade.Revenues from the firm's
50+ offices* worldwide rose to £627million for the last financial
year.The firm has over 1800 fee earners, across six continents,
with 4000 staff advising corporates, financial institutions, private
individuals and governments.
Clyde & Co, MEA
With over 30 years' experience in the region and the
largest presence of any international law firm, we pride ourselves
on being able to help clients recognize and overcome the challenges
of doing business in the Middle East.
Our more than 40 partners and 150 legal professionals
work from four offices located across the region. Our Dubai office
acts as a central hub for our regional operations that include
offices in Abu Dhabi in the UAE, Doha in Qatar and Riyadh in Saudi
Arabia. Our large regional presence enables us to support our
clients across the full spectrum of their corporate and commercial
needs throughout the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and wider
Levant.
Our deep sector knowledge covers insurance, energy,
transport, infrastructure, marine and trade as well as aviation,
education, defense, finance, healthcare, hospitality and technology.
