Accountant

Job Description

ROLE: 

Accountant

Reporting Line

Head of Finance Operations / Head of Morocco Office

Primary Job Location

Processing payments on a day-to-day basis of the firms operating expenses along with Month end and year end tasks that include reconciliation of statement of accounts and clearing of outstanding balances on firm Bank reconciliation to maintain smooth flow of expenses.

• Liaising closely with internal stakeholders (Lawyers, sectaries, Admin, HR) on day-to-day accounting and finance matters

Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively supporting all requirements with regards to AP and Cash & Treasury.

• Ensure timely preparation of monthly reconciliations for bank accounts

• Liaising closing with cash team and making sure all cheque and wire transfers are allocated appropriately. 

• Recording supplier invoices and creating payments

• Ensure proper handling of third-party invoices and making sure all are posted well within the time frame.

• Ensure all payments are made in line with company’s policies and procedures.

• Reviewing relevant approvals for the expense claims and allocating same to the individual payroll file.

• Maintain petty cash and keeping track of this money, to ensure that it is spent as it is intended.

• Maintaining proper internal control to manage Petty Cash.

• Taking lead in discuss issues with Office Manager, with regards to disbursement process.

• Initiating process improvement to minimise cash transaction 

Person Specification

Requirement
Essential 
Desirable

Qualification / Education / Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting 
Yes

Accounting Qualification – ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent (or currently working towards a degree) Yes

Knowledge:

Excellent Excel Skills
Yes

Personal Attributes:

High standards and attention to detail
Yes

Inclusive style and can to attitude
Yes

Approachable and willing to step outside your comfort zone
Yes

Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities
Yes

Languages:

English
Yes

French
Yes

Arabic Yes

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

Essential to our success as a regional law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.

We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.

Al Tamimi & Company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.