Financial Analyst

• Liaising with Global Shared Service Centre (GSC) colleagues to oversee all aspects of accounts payable operations in line with the firm's policies and procedures, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the firm's general ledger and accounts payable ledger
• Process payments online on HSBCnet – approve, submit and monitor payments
• Process vendor invoices in the firm's Concur system; enter vendor/employee payment information and code documents to the correct office and general ledger account code
• Audit supporting documents to ensure proper approvals, G/L account coding, and payment support is included before disbursing cash
• Co-ordinate with all banks, analysing and resolving problems relating to the payment process
• Reconciliation of the general ledger, balance sheet, supplier and client accounts as required, with support from the GSC
• Provide input relating to cash flow and bank reconciliations
• Research and respond to enquiries (internal and external) regarding invoice/cheque status, as well as enquiries that require additional explanation or copies of supporting documentation;
• Ability to check / guide third party transactions (DHA)
• Oversee expense reimbursements and corporate card transactions, including monitoring the spend, tracking approvals and reconciling as required;
• Management of the firm's petty cash, travel invoices and spend in these areas
• Support the GSC with payments of professional disbursements and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules
• Ability to handle inter-company recharges and approvals, ensuring timely posting and reconciliation
• Ability to handle fixed asset – creating asset/ recording/ reconciliation
• Ability to record monthly journals and corrections etc. if needed
• Management of the firm's benefits administration, including reconciliation and recording of medical and life insurance, support on providing variance headcount reports, and monitoring and reconciliation of pension payments
• Working with the GSC and central finance team, making suggestions for improvement of all shared services
• Any other ad hoc duties as may be required

• Accountancy degree
• 3-5 years accounting experience
• Strong preference for Middle East law firm experience, preferably multi-office
• Experience with SAP Accounting Software
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and SRA Accounts Rules
• Experience of maintaining confidentiality
• Strong organisation, problem solving and analytical skills
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables
• Able to organize audit and attend to auditors
• Able to work well with individuals at all levels and a team player
• Able to work independently and learn new tasks quickly, being able to multi-task
• Must have a mature, proactive and flexible approach to work
• Experience in dealing with a demanding workload and proven ability to prioritise

• Be Supportive - we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative - we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
• Be Bold - we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
• Be Exceptional - we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

DLA Piper