Job Description

 

• Prepare client invoices in accordance with Firm billing policies, guidelines and standard processes
• Prepare draft invoices, review and revise narratives in accordance with Firm standards, execute time/cost transfers and other value adjustments; finalize invoices and ensure that invoices are delivered for payment (via e-mail, post or e-billing as applicable); execute all billing tasks in accordance with established standard processes
• Identify and resolve technical issues consulting with others as appropriate and escalating issues to management on a timely basis
• Maintain and update client billing information, instructions and requirements necessary in processing invoices
• Evaluate complex situations using multiple sources of information, exercising good analytical skills as well as evaluate judgment based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information in complicated and/or novel situations
• With limited supervision, work independently to complete assigned tasks and work responsibilities in order to meet agreed objectives; consider the impact of recommendations when making decisions or resolving problems
• Exchange ideas and information effectively in a concise and logical way, and be sensitive to audience diversity
• Exercise required degree of tact and diplomacy when dealing with others and in handling sensitive issues
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience within some areas of a finance function demonstrating finance skills and experience transferable / applicable to the role. Prior experience in a billing, invoicing or similar role preferable but not essential. General understanding of accounting or finance principles or professional service accounting structure, environment and requirements. Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written). Good working knowledge of MS Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook). Knowledge and experience of financial systems (SAP preferred but not required). Have confidence to escalate and ask questions, especially when being asked to deviate from standard processes. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines. Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands, including learning new skills when required. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Keen attention to details and effective organizational skills. Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction, follow up on own initiative.