Junior Financial Accountant

Role Purpose
The Financial Accountant will be responsible for managing various accounting
processes such as accounts payable employee expense reimbursements, and
purchase order management. They will ensure timely payment of vendor invoices,
proper processing of employee expenses, and effective tracking of purchase
orders. This role requires attention to detail and strong communication skills
to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities
* Validate and process external vendor invoices and expense report reimbursements in SAP
* Facilitate invoice authorization/approval using Firm systems
* Facilitate payments to vendors within SAP and coordinate bank payment releases with In-Market Business Partners
* Facilitate P.O. exceptions process and coordinate resolution with the Global Procurement Team
* Conduct a periodic review of the invoices blocked for payment and facilitate their release according to agreed payment terms
* Participate in the Accounts Payable end-to-end process to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments in-line with agreed payment terms and within the agreed-upon Service Level Agreement (SLA)
* Perform monthly review and reconciliation of Advances, Deposits, and Accounts Payable accounts
* Prepare and generate reports as necessary
* Coordinate with different stakeholders and clients (Q2C, R2R, In-Market Finance staff, etc.) to resolve incidents and ensure business requirements are being met
* Provide feedback on any observed opportunities for improvement to Supervisors throughout the entire AP process
* Create and Upload Tax Authority E-Invoices on the tax platform
* Responding to local tax advisor requests in order to conform with local regulations with our fillings and inspections and payments
* Any other tasks that may be deemed necessary to fulfil our commitment with the client
* Provide support for the billing team and A/R Processes.
About The Team
Function
The Finance function provides the following services to the Firm:
* Supporting strategic decision-making from a financial and business perspective
* Managing cash flow, including accounts payable, credit checks, billing and collections
* Ensuring firm-wide purchasing excellence and efficiency
* Financial reporting, budgets and forecasts
* Securing financing across the global firm
This role will report to the Finance Manager.
The key relationships of this role will be with the In-Market Business Teams.
About The Candidate
Technical skills, qualifications and experience
* ‎0-‎2 Graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience
* Experience in accounts payable, purchasing or a related role or a graduate of any business-related course preferably Accounting or Finance
* Experience in handling accounts payable / accounting for a Process Outsourcing Firm or a Shared Service Center, a significant advantage
* SAP experience an advantage
* Solid communication skills (verbal and written)
* Verbal and written proficiency in English
* Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
* Team player attitude
* High attention to detail and has keen organizational skills
* Ability to make effective, accurate decisions and judgment calls
* Effective time and task management essential to meet deadlines
Personal qualities
These personal qualities represent the shared characteristics of high
performers across Baker McKenzie, regardless of job level and location.
Know how
* Keeps across key developments in all relevant areas and demonstrates the ability to develop substantive authority in relation to the Firm's specialist fields
* Demonstrates the ability to identify the real issue, and to anticipate requirements and potential consequences; distils a range of possibilities by thinking in a considered, prudent manner
* Able to move through a variety of tasks requiring different approaches, knowledge, and expertise, with agility of mind and capacity for analysis and synthesis
Dedication
* Driven by a strong personal sense of integrity and upholds exemplary quality standards
* Prepares thoroughly, takes responsibility, uses initiative and is self reliant to ensure work progresses to the fullest extent possible
* Hardworking and diligent with a keen understanding of client demands
* Demonstrates composure when dealing with difficult situations
Personal Impact
* Creates a positive impression at all times; develops relationships through collaboration and reciprocity
* Negotiates to achieve outcomes that are mutually satisfactory; shows good judgement on when to stand strong and when to compromise
* Invests in, nurtures and builds a network of productive relationships
Humanity
* Respectful to others, regardless of their position, and earns the respect of others by being transparent
* Has care and concern for others and a genuine interest in others as people
* Treats delicate or confidential issues with grace and discretion.
Why Join Us?
Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in ‎1949, we advise many of
the world's most dynamic and successful business organisations through our
‎13,000 people in ‎77 offices across ‎47 countries. Yet big does not mean
impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their role and has the
support they need to perform it to the highest standard. Our culture
encourages this - how we work, think and behave in a collaborative and
fulfilling way.
In the Gulf region Baker McKenzie has been active for more than three decades
and our practice now boasts over ‎100 lawyers based in our seven offices in the
Middle East - Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Cairo, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, and Riyadh. As a
pioneering firm, we were most notably the first to enter both the Saudi and
Egyptian markets.
The firm has built established and substantial presence in the Middle East &
Africa region, with all offices working in close collaboration to service
clients' needs on a range of matters, including banking and finance, project
finance, Islamic finance, corporate/M&A and dispute resolution. We work
closely with key local players -- including governmental and regulatory
entities, financial institutions, family-owned conglomerates and corporates
across all industry sectors -- as well with global investors and corporations
establishing and consolidating their presence in the region.
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Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
Baker McKenzie helps clients overcome the challenges of competing in the
global economy. We solve complex legal problems across borders and practice
areas. Our unique culture, developed over ‎65 years, enables our people to
understand local markets and navigate multiple jurisdictions, working together
as trusted colleagues and friends to instill confidence in our clients. This
is an exciting time to join us as we invest in and further develop our
Professional & Business Services organisation, providing rewarding and
challenging career opportunities in all of our world-class business functions.
Baker McKenzie has a culture of diversity and inclusion in its DNA - since our
beginning, the differences of our people have helped us to work fluently
across borders, cultures and practices. This is intrinsic to everything we do
and underpins Baker McKenzie's vision to be the global law firm of choice. We
understand that organisations work best when people with different backgrounds
and points of view are brought together. We also know people perform at their
best when they can be themselves at work. Baker McKenzie is committed to
serving our clients with innovative solutions brought about by a diverse
talent pool and an inclusive community.