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Published: 12/03/2007 10:00 AM (U.A.E)
Job Description:
FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER - LAW FIRM
SUMMARY:
The Finance & Operations Manager will be involved in all aspects of the operations, including financial controls, for the Abu Dhabi branch office of a Washington, D.C. law firm. The position reports directly to the Managing Partner of the Firm’s Middle East and North Africa Practice Group, resident in Abu Dhabi. The core duties of the position are management of all operations, client relationship management, fiscal oversight, with certain administrative/secretarial tasks as well
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position requires the performance of the following tasks
  1. A Closely assisting the Managing Partner with supervision and management of the daily operations of the Firm, including independently handling day-to-day dealings employees and clients of both the Abu Dhabi and Washington, D.C. offices.
  2. Maintaining bank accounts, processing client billing time records; drafting, transmitting, and collecting client invoices, and recording/tracking travel and entertainment expenses and reimbursements.
  3. Managing all computer programs and functions, including e-mail server and website issues, and inputting and maintaining data into programs such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, and web-based billing software programs
  4. Drafting and editing standard correspondence and technical legal documents in Arabic and English.
  5. Purchasing supplies and equipment, and handling facilities maintenance with the Firm’s landlord.
  6. Coordinating travel arrangements, meetings and events.
  7. Performing additional related duties, as assigned.
  8. Representing the Firm at industry functions when requested.
Candidates must have the ability to:
  • Communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing, in both Arabic and English.
  • Organize, analyze, develop, establish and maintain efficient office work flow and administrative processes.
  • Follow financial, accounting, budgeting and cost control procedures.
  • Work independently without supervision.
  • Prioritize tasks and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English. 
  • Experienced in the use of personal computers and software applications, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A university degree, and prior experience directly related to office management generally, and law office management specifically, are desired for the position.
COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and opportunities for rapid advancement, commensurate with experience and performance.
TO APPLY: SEND C.V./RESUME AND ONE (1) RECENT WRITING SAMPLE AS MICROSOFT WORD ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL ADDRESS: hr@adgeco.ae
ALL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE TREATED ON A STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL BASIS.
 
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