ABOUT US

Harneys is a global offshore law firm. We provide advice on British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cyprus and Anguilla law to an international client base which includes the world’s top law firms, financial institutions and investment funds, as well as high net worth individuals. Our network is the largest among offshore law firms with 13 locations including market-facing offices in Hong Kong, London, Montevideo, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore and Vancouver.

Job Description – Finance Officer (Maternity Leave Cover)

The temporary Finance Officer will be providing interim cover to the incumbent Finance Officer who is due to go on Maternity Leave. He/she will be supporting the fee earning operations through handling billing / matter maintenance requests, processing incoming funds / client monies and advising the law firm & Fiduciary business on funds & receipts statuses. In addition, the incumbent will assist with accounting processes such as month-end / year-end closings.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Supporting the fee earning operations by processing revenue related transactions (bill generation, bill reversal, bill / WIP adjustment), matter maintenance requests (Matter set up review and Matter information changes) and corresponding to external/internal parties on billing & cash related queries
• Accounting for daily credit receipts / client monies (incoming TTs and Cheques) by effective bookkeeping to the relevant ledgers (Accounts receivables/Client monies) and managing inter-account transfers between Law Firm’s Office, Client and Fiduciary accounts
• Collaborating with Credit control, wider finance team and Fiduciary team on funds origins, allocations and book keeping treatments
• Adhering to the firm’s working capital policy by investigating unidentified receipts, collaborating with Credit Control / Fiduciary team and liaising with the bank on payors’ information and payment returns
• Ensuring books are reflective of an up to date cash position by keeping accurate track of unallocated funds and preparing bank reconciliations on a weekly and monthly basis
• Assisting with accounting processes such as monthend / year end journals, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, providing support towards external audit request
• Participating in process improvement projects, automation initiatives and workflow streamlining

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• 3+ year experience, preferably with relevant experience gained in legal or professional service industry
• Excellent attention to details with high level of accuracy essential
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Work well in a team environment including other offices
• Self-initiative attitude
• Strong communication skills in both verbal (English and Chinese) and writing

The Firm

Harney Westwood & Riegels (“Harneys”) is a leading offshore law firm. Harneys has offices in the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Hong Kong, London and Montevideo.