Gibson Dunn
Legal
FinanceManager
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“Finance Manager at Gibson Dunn. Skills: Finance management, Tax compliance, Payroll processing, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Treasury management, Billing, Expense management. Raise tax reports. File tax returns”
Industry & Context.
Solve problems
Weekend on-demand cover
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Fluent in Arabic, Fluent in English, Working knowledge of KSA VAT, Working knowledge of KSA WHT, Understanding of Zakat levy, Understanding of Sharia principles, Knowledge of IFRS accounts, Knowledge of audit of professional services firms, Ability to work independently, Ability to solve problems, Ability to prioritise, Ability to communicate well verbally, Ability to communicate well in writing, Ability to deal professionally with people at all levels, Ability to work under pressure, Ability to work with frequent interruptions, Ability to work with tight deadlines, Must use sound judgment, Must be diplomatic, Must be professional, Must be courteous
Nice to Have
Working knowledge of Aderant Expert, Working knowledge of professional services firm software, Experience in a similar role, Experience with a professional services firm with multiple branch offices, US office experience preferred, Background in practice, Audit background, Tax background
What You'll Do.
Liaise with external tax advisors
Oversee tax initiatives
Meet with internal tax team
Monitor general ledger entries
Prepare bank reconciliations
Prepare control account reconciliations
Arrange independent review
Assist with payroll processing
Submit monthly payroll journal
Submit attorney pay report
Arrange payment of GOSI
Arrange payment of SENAD
Supervise checking of bank accounts
Oversee posting of receipts
Prepare receipt reports
Manage office cash flows
Provide regular forecasts
Request periodic funding transfers
Control petty cash float
Replenish petty cash float
Prepare petty cash counts
Prepare petty cash reconciliations
Supervise posting of petty cash expenses
Supervise pre-bill preparation
Send final bills to clients
Oversee e-bill submission
Supervise loading of e-invoices
Send out KSA invoices
Ensure ZATCA compliance
Carry out Arabic translations
Tie VAT Returns to reports
Oversee checking of A/P invoices
Oversee checking of expense claims
Manage payment of invoices
Manage payment of expense claims
Supervise submission of supporting documentation
Monitor service agreements
Ensure entities operate within agreements
Prepare financial reports
Liaise with reporting team
Prepare complex reports
Participate in partner meetings
Undertake financial projects
Undertake financial initiatives
Participate in Finance Manager meetings
Participate in Director of Administration meetings
Participate in inter-office meetings
Participate in Firm training sessions
Provide work cover for other offices
Manage weekend on-demand cover
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Middle East finance team; EMEA finance team; LA finance team; Internal tax department; LA treasury team; LA e-billing team; LA reporting team; Partner meetings; Inter-office meetings; Finance Manager (ME); Director of Administration Riyadh; Senior Firm personnel
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Partner communication
Full Job Description
Summary: Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. We are looking for a Finance Manager whose responsibility will be for the Gibson Dunn Riyadh law firm and the KSA RHQ finance function and the finance team members. An active member of the Middle East and larger EMEA finance team, providing support and advice to other offices as required. This role reports to the Head of Finance, EMEA and the Riyadh Director of Administration for local matters. Liaise with and take instructions from the Los Angeles (“LA”) finance team. Responsibilities include: Tax raising reports and filing Returns as necessary, liaising with the external tax advisors for production and filing of Returns and ensuring any liability is paid by the due date. Oversee local or regional tax projects and initiatives under the direction of, or in collaboration with the internal tax department. Meet with internal tax team members periodically and discharge requests in a timely manner. General Ledger Monitor the Riyadh general ledger entries. Prepare reconciliations for designated bank accounts and key control accounts (e.g., payroll, VAT, withholding tax) and arrange for bank reconciliations to be independently reviewed. Address any queries arising and submit reclass journals to the LA finance team as required. Payroll Assist the Riyadh Director of Operations with processing the Riyadh payroll, including calculating and setting up the net salary payments. Submit the monthly payroll journal and attorney pay report to the LA finance department. Arrange prompt payment of the GOSI and SENAD payroll deductions through the Emburse approval system. Accounts Receivable Supervise the checking of the Riyadh bank accounts daily. Oversee
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