The opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Credit Controller to join the Accounts department in our Dubai office.
The roleholder will be expected to provide an effective and professional credit control service for our UAE offices. The roleholder will also need to ensure debtor information is provided regularly to Partners and that monthly cash targets are achieved.
The firm
Bird & Bird opens up a world of possible for lawyers and professionals everywhere. Working for a leading international law firm like Bird & Bird means working alongside people who are truly collegiate in the way they work with everyone. We work as one global team, with over 70% of work involving people from across the firm. And that’s only increasing! It is this common purpose and shared approach that make it a more productive and collaborative place to work.
Your firm. Your future.
The team
In the UAE, the Accounts team comprises of six professionals across a wide range of areas, including management and financial accounting, billing, transaction processing, partner accounting, pricing and commercial decision support.
Our 31 international offices have their own professionals providing local expertise and support. Collaborative across the network, the team is focused on driving efficiency, adding value, and profitable growth.
What you'll do
The main duties and responsibilities for the role are as follows:
Attend monthly meetings with Partners to discuss their Debtors report in detail and ensure action points are noted.
Arrange for the client’s queries to be resolved in an efficient and timely manner.
Be responsible for over 100 clients with around 450 open invoices at any one time.
Follow-up on outstanding debts by telephone and e-mail.
Provide an accurate allocation of payments.
Compile and provide Finance Director and Partners with statistical information regarding lock-up.
Ensure precise records are posted to ARCS and that the diary system is fully utilised.
Lead and provide information for regular Partner meetings.
Be fully responsible for the outstanding debts across all practice areas of the Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices.
Support in filing and other ad hoc duties for the Accounts team.
About you
The successful candidate will have the following:
Previous experience in a credit control role, preferably within a professional services environment.
Working knowledge of ARCS/Aderant Expert is preferred.
A ‘can do’ attitude, willingness to learn and expand knowledge and skills within the role, approachability, flexibility as to hours and the role itself, a practical/common sense approach.
Proficient Excel skills and a good working knowledge of other MS packages.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
A commitment to self-development and continuous self-learning.
Forward-thinking and able to use initiative.
Ability to stay calm in often demanding situations and work well under pressure.
Proven ability to work effectively as a team player.
The main responsibilities of this role are outlined above; however, this description is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department. The role may require some working outside our normal working hours of 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
Seniority Level: Other
Job Functions: Supply Chain & Logistics
Industries : Information Technology
