This is a senior management position within the Middle East and
Africa region of Clyde & Co that oversees all functions within the
finance and accounting department. The role reports to the Head of
Finance MEA with a functional reporting line to the Global Controller
based in London. As a member of the regional finance leadership team,
there will also be a number of functional managers reporting into this role.
The key expectations of this role are to oversee the accounting &
fiscal operations of the company, from maintaining systems of
accounting records to developing comprehensive sets of controls and
framework designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the
firm's reported financial results, while ensuring that all activity
complies with international financial reporting standards.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for establishing financial procedures, controls and
appropriate accounting policies that strengthen the MEA governance
model, and ensure transparency and consistency.
Advising on organisational and corporate structures for the firm
across the MEA region with the aim of optimising financial outcomes
Effectively deputise for Head of Finance MEA
Responsible for the management and integrity of the monthly,
quarterly, and year-end close process.
Responsible for integrity of client money, in line with SRA regulations.
Responsible for supervising the formal balance sheet review cycle.
Lead and overseeing statutory audits for all entities across the
region, ensuring timely filing and reporting to Group as well as
regional regulators.
Responsible for cash flow forecasting and treasury management
including liaising with group treasury on a monthly basis in regard
to cash position
Responsible for payroll activity for the MEA region, working
closely with the HR function.
First line support for Tax, Accounts Payable & Payroll.
Manage the regional banking relationships, facilities and day to
day cash position to ensure funding levels in each location can meet
the short-term liabilities.
Lead automations and new ERP/ System implementation for the middle
east in conjunction with the Group,
Building relationships, influencing and presenting at the
different meetings within the MEA region.
Manage and build the Global Business Service centre based in
Glasgow, Scotland
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for an experienced finance professional with
high-level analytical skills, brilliant management ability and a sound
understanding of how an international law firm operates. The ideal
candidate will also have:
A minimum of 10 years extensive experience managing and developing
finance teams, preparing and analysing reports and making
improvements to fiscal tools and systems
Experience of working in the Middle East
Chartered Accountant or equivalent
Experience using Elite 3E or similar practice management systems advantageous
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written (must be fluent
in English)
Strong numeracy skills and an excellent level of accuracy and
attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills
Strong time management and organisational skills and the ability
to work well under pressure and to regular tight deadlines
The ability to problem solve, analyse situations and identify key issues
The ability to formulate and evaluate alternative options for
recovery of problem debts
Experience of working in a VAT and CIT environment
Experience of managing a payroll function.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a
multitude of different stakeholders
Experience of working with an offshore shared service centre would
be advantageous
Proven track record in delivery of timely results
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 £845million for the last financial year.The firm has over 1,800 fee
earners, across six continents, with 4,000 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 recognise and overcome the challenges of doing business
in the Middle East.
Our more than 40 partners and 150 legal professionals work from five
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, Riyadh and Jeddah 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,
defence, finance, healthcare, hospitality and technology.
