Accountant & Debt Collector
Horizlaw
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time

As a leading local law firm, we are looking for an experienced accountant & debt collector to join our Dubai office. As an accountant & debt collector, you will play an integral role in supporting the accounts department. Your day-to-day tasks will include managing accounts receivable and payable, preparing and dispatching invoices, following up on outstanding payments, and ensuring accurate financial record maintenance. You will also assist with operational accounting support, audit preparation, and maintaining compliance
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Accounts Receivable (AR) Management
- Set up and update AR master records.
- Follow up with clients on outstanding receivables and arrange collections.
- Liaising with clients and internal teams to resolve any issues identified during AR follow-up.
- Making calls to clients about the overdue invoices and ensuring that payments are collected.
- Visiting client’s offices to make sure that payment is collected.
- Monitor company bank accounts and update AR records/sub-ledgers.
- Generate and dispatch accurate invoices as per engagement terms.
Accounts Payable (AP) Management
- Set up and update AP vendor master records.
- Verify incoming invoices and delivery status of goods/services.
- Manage utility bill payments, back-charging, and management approvals.
- Record and post to correct GL accounts and vendor sub-ledgers.
- Reconcile vendor statements and ensure timely payments per credit terms.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and finalize monthly/quarterly/annual AP schedules.
Operational Accounting Support
- Assist in case file tracking, invoicing, and disbursements.
- Dispatch client invoices and follow up on payments.
- Record incoming receipts and provide updates to relevant teams.
Financial Record Maintenance
- Update GL records including fixed assets, depreciation schedules, pre-paid expenses, etc.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations (e.g., bank statements, post-dated cheques).
Audit Support
- Prepare audit records, trial balance, and internal financial statements.
- Assist management during the audit process.
General Accounting Responsibilities
- Handle treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Process and reconcile AP/AR transactions.
- Ensure timely and accurate billing and payment processing.
- Provide month-end and year-end close process support.
- Maintain compliance with accounting policies and ethical practices.
Confidentiality
- Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and departmental information.
- Resolve issues proactively or escalate to the accounts manager if needed.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:
- Bachelor’s in finance / accounting, masters would be preferred.
- 2 - 5 years of experience in a similar role within a legal consultancy or professional services firm, particularly with expertise in debt collection from a bank, financial institution or law firm in the UAE.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail with advanced word processing, spelling, proofreading capabilities.
- Exceptional time management, organisational, and multi-tasking skills, with the skills to prioritize among competing requests.
- Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure to meet critical deadlines.
- Proficiency in software applications such as Sage and the MS Office suite, including MS Dynamics and Excel.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills.
We are committed to supporting career growth and personal development while offering an attractive package and excellent long-term prospects for the right candidate.
Please send your CV with the subject line ‘Accountant & Debt Collector' to: [email protected]
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