Job description

The Credit Controller will manage receivables for assigned clients, including Egypt office clients, and oversee all aspects of credit management within a regional law firm context at Al Tamimi & Company. Reporting line: Credit Manager based in UAE. The mandate spans vendor registration, updating billing instructions, follow up on debt collection, reconciliations, financial reporting, end of year external audit preparation, and ensuring timely payments, while collaborating closely with lawyers, secretaries, compliance, and the finance team to minimize outstanding receivables and mitigate credit risk. Core systems and artifacts include the ERP system (Elite), credit limits, engagement letters, and company policies. The role requires preparing and maintaining accurate reports on accounts receivable, overdue debts, credit risk, and ad hoc requests, negotiating payment plans and settlements with clients when necessary, supporting fee earners and secretaries in collecting fees, drafting vendor registration forms and audit letters, and assisting with cross-department projects. Relationships include Fee Earners, Secretaries, Compliance, Finance, and Clients. Al Tamimi & Company highlights a commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from candidates with disabilities and providing support in the workplace.