Working Capital Controller - Riyadh

Our Riyadh office has an exciting new role for a Working Capital Controller to join our growing offices in the Middle East.About The RoleThe key responsibilities of the role include:Supporting the KSA CMNO office with its Working Capital functionAssist the office in achieving billing, debt collection and other financial targetsSupporting partners & PAs in dealing with pre/post-billing related administrative activities whilst adhering to Firm policies and complying with local regulatory requirementsInvolvement in auditsLanguage: Arabic (spoken & written) & good command of English (spoken and written)Conduct monthly lock‑up review meetings with PartnersExplore billing opportunities with partners encouraging regular/timely billing and best practiceAssisting with pre and post billing administration, encouraging and monitoring swift dispatch of invoicesRaise ad‑hoc proformas outside of proforma dropResponding to ad‑hoc billing queries and re‑directing to appropriate team where necessaryWeekly debt reviews using ARCS calendar to chase outstanding debt, ensuring all information is fully recorded onto ARCS system, adhering to the best practice guidelinesLiaison with Partners and external clients to progress payment of invoicesResponding to client queries and escalating to management or partner as/when requiredEngage in discussions with Finance Team on debtor issuesMaintaining up to date bad and doubtful debt provisionsProduction of ad‑hoc reportingReview matter set ups in line with engagement/retainer letter provided by matter partnerProvide guidance and training on best practice where requiredAssist Working Capital Manager during auditsAbout YouWe will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience.Key SkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate at all levels, confident, with professional telephone mannerAnalytical skills to resolve queriesShows initiative and flexibility in approachIs enthusiastic and keen to contributeWorks to given timeframes and anticipates likely workflowsConsistently produces accurate workExperience RequiredMinimum 2 years’ relevant experienceKnowledge of a legal billing system preferredProficient in MS Excel and WordExcellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate at all levelsProfessional/Educational QualificationA graduate or equivalent with a strong academic recordExcellent academic credentialsGood command of English (spoken and written)What’s in it for you?As a future facing firm, we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We empower and support our people to realise their ambitions through access to high quality, interesting and engaging work alongside a competitive package.Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.#J-18808-Ljbffr