GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Job Summary

Accounting Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial transactions.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including supplier and client balances.
• Prepare invoices, tax invoices, statements of account, credit notes, and receipts.
• Monitor outstanding client invoices and conduct collection follow-ups.
• Record court fees, professional fees, disbursements, and client-related expenses.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage petty cash and supporting documentation.
• Process employee salaries and assist with WPS/SIF payroll requirements.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepare schedules for receivables, payables, accruals, prepayments, and other balances.
• Assist with VAT and Corporate Tax compliance and tax filing support.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide requested financial records and reconciliations.

Law Firm-Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records for legal matters, clients, and case-related transactions.
• Record and monitor court fees and other legal disbursements.
• Prepare invoices based on fee agreements, retainers, professional fees, and agreed billing arrangements.
• Monitor client retainers and outstanding balances.
• Reconcile client accounts and properly support and allocate transactions.
• Coordinate with lawyers and case managers on billing, collections, court fees, and client balances.
• Prepare periodic client Statements of Account.
• Capture and invoice all billable expenses and disbursements.
• Maintain documentation for client funds and transactions in accordance with procedures and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll and WPS/SIF is an advantage.
• Experience with client accounts, professional fees, court fees, and legal disbursements is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and confidentiality skills.
• Good written and verbal communication in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

Employment Type

• The position is full-time.