Revenue Co-ordinator

Practice Group / Department: Revenue Management Dubai

Job Description

We’re Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for people who are innovative, commercial, and value the work that they do.

Revenue Coordinator (Middle East)

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

The Team

This role is based in the firm’s Dubai office and will assist the Regional Revenue Manager with the WIP management and billing function for the Dubai office. The successful candidate is required to have strong billing experience and detailed knowledge of effective WIP management to ensure that the firm’s working capital targets are achieved.

The Revenue department in the Dubai office is an integral part of the overall finance function and consists of two Revenue Coordinators and Credit Controllers, all reporting to the Regional Revenue Manager based in Dubai.

The Role

The key components of the role include but are not limited to the following:

• Organising and holding monthly WIP review meetings with partners for billing and matter maintenance requirements. Ensuring that matter billing estimates are obtained from partners and uploaded in the central system.
• Reviewing levels of work in progress and disbursements, ensuring that Partners raise bills in a timely manner or write off WIP that cannot be recovered.
• Preparing draft bills and providing supporting information and analysis as requested by the Regional Revenue Manager/Partners/Fee Earners.
• Ensuring transactions comply with the Solicitors Code of Conduct as applicable.
• Finalising and dispatching invoices to clients promptly in line with established deadlines and cut-offs.
• Performing ad hoc duties as assigned by the Regional Revenue Manager or the Regional Finance Manager.

Skills and Experience Required

• An enthusiastic and proactive team player.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders at all levels including clients, partners, lawyers, secretaries, and office services.
• Articulate and professional in delivery with a well-developed sense of discretion.
• Adaptable and able to complete tasks without close supervision.
• Self-motivated, dedicated, and able to display a sense of humour.
• Strong legal billing experience, preferably with recent experience of Aderant Expert systems.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook and general familiarity with IT systems.
• Flexible over hours and prepared to work occasional overtime when required, particularly at month and year ends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in revenue management, accounting, or a related role.
• Experience in a similar industry is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CPA, CFA, or similar are advantageous but not mandatory.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family-friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know.