Finance Analyst for an International Law Firm

RecruitMe FZE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Finance Analyst to manage billing, collections, and ensure financial compliance. The ideal candidate will have a finance-related degree and experience with SAP. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. The role includes liaising with clients and assisting in financial reporting while maintaining high standards of financial hygiene.

Qualifications

• Must have a finance and accounting background.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with fee earners for accurate billing and compliance.
• Support collection efforts with clients to reduce aged debt.
• Monitor unbilled WIP and escalate issues proactively.
• Handle client invoice queries collaborating with the finance team.
• Assist with month-end reporting ensuring data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Fluency in English

SAP or similar system

Education

Finance related Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

The Role The Finance Analyst will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial processes. This position focuses on billing, collections, and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and fee earners. The role supports the business in achieving financial compliance, reducing aged debt, and maintaining high standards of financial hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with fee earners to ensure accurate billing, timely submissions, and compliance with firm and client protocols.
• Support collection efforts by following up with clients to reduce aged debt and ensure adherence to agreed payment terms.
• Monitor unbilled WIP and proactively escalate issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Handle client invoice queries in collaboration with the finance team to ensure high-quality service.
• Coordinate with the Billing Team on the review of unbilled disbursement costs.
• Assist with WIP ledger reviews, track fee arrangements, and maintain financial hygiene.
• Assist with month-end reporting, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in reviewing the PWP report to determine third-party invoices that need payment.
• Prepare the daily Finance Update and monthly Activity / Billing / Cash note.
• Prepare monthly Team Margin Reports for all Practice Groups and P&L reports for all offices.
• Review month-on-month expense trends and analyse / report actual vs. budget variances.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations for all Middle East offices in line with the Group Financial Control policy.
• Assist the Financial Controller with monthly and quarterly close processes, including posting journals and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support year-end audits and statutory accounts filing, liaising with the international offices and auditors.
• Assist in Sales Tax and VAT filing to meet deadlines.
• Work closely with the FP&A Manager on ad hoc reporting requests.
• Maintain effective coordination between Finance and business units to support smooth financial operations.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate will come from a finance and accounting background and possess a finance related Degree.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Has a good understanding of basic computer packages including strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Previous experience of SAP (or a similar Global Practice Management system) will be an advantage
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written is mandatory. Fluency in Arabic is preferable but not essential
• Law firm experience will be desirable.