Job Description
Dentons is designed to be different. We are driven to always be the firm of the future, to challenge the status quo, and to provide holistic business solutions to our clients in new and innovative ways. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We are the world’s largest global law firm, with 12,000+ people across 80+ countries. Driven by the diverse perspectives of our people, our clients, and our communities, we combine local knowledge with global insight.
Overview of Role
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join Dentons Finance team. This role will be responsible for driving quality into the reporting and planning, implementing best practice and fully compliant financial processes to support the growth of the company and further assist the management of the Firm with financial management and accounting.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting
- Accountability for the quality and accuracy of financial data, preparing of reporting and other analysis
- Develop and implement appropriate accounting procedures to support the planning and reporting process
- Coordinate the annual budget process and forecasting
- Coordinate audit requests resulting from the audit of the Firm accounts
- Manage statutory audit
- Review figures and follow up with variances versus budget
- Assists in the design and implementation of financial risk management, internal controls and compliance.
Finance Management
- Management of cash flow
- Management of foreign exchange currency risks
- Control of cash collection and bad debts, manage AR and WIP
- Manage company expenses to budget
Tax
- Responsible for tax compliance
- Preparation of income tax return
Human Resources Management
- Mentor and coach finance team
- Maintain strong working relationship with the finance function partners and stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, legal advisors, business heads, global finance team etc.
- Sets the tone for a team-oriented climate within the finance team that stresses cooperation and communication within the team, establishment of corporate standards and sensitivity to operation management
Other
- Ensures all new Firm policy requirements and implemented in a timely manner
- Ensures a proper system of internal controls to protect corporate assets and satisfy external audit requirements
- Leading implementation of Elite 3E financial system (accounting module)
- Assists in the formulation of business and finance strategies, policies, standards, controls related to corporate finance, and financial risk and cash management
- Understanding of applicable regulations and laws
- Assists with legal and administrative tasks
- Assists with other ad hoc projects
The ideal candidate is known for his/her outstanding integrity and will possess effective leadership skills, team building and motivational skills which will ensure effective financial reporting, compliance, accounting systems are in place.
University Graduate
Qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA) or very near to complete the qualification
Strong knowledge of statutory accounting and tax code
A ‘customer service orientation’ and ‘can do’ attitude
Minimum 3 years of financial management and reporting experience in a multinational corporation
Diligent and motivated, leads by example and who is respected by staff for his/her financial expertise
A desire to challenge the status quo and to drive for a continuous improvement process
Ability to establish collaborative partnerships and influence results across the organization through an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and the link to business strategy and results
Strong personal image, a high level of energy and a strong bias to service excellence and getting things done
Possesses personal and professional integrity
Recognizes and respects the importance of confidentiality
First class written and oral presentation skills in English
Very good command of MS Office, mainly - MS Excel: Proficient in advanced functions and formulas to perform (e.g. VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts, graphs and data capture)
Knowledge of Elite 3E financial system is an advantage
Bonuses
Cell phone
Notebook
Meal tickets / catering allowance
Holidays 5 weeks
Refreshments on workplace
Contribution to sport / culture / leisure
Sick days
Occasional work from home
