Revenue Controller
Date: 19 Oct 2024
Location: Singapore, SG, 049483
Company: Walkers Global
Walkers is a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
Walkers treat everyone as the intelligent grown-ups they are. We take a grown-up approach to getting the job done – trusting and empowering our people to deliver consistently, and enabling them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world we operate in.
Overview
The Revenue Controller is required to assist with outstanding invoice chasing activities for Walkers global offices & by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
Assist with Credit Control activities for the Firm:
- Contact clients for payment
- Run and analyse AR aging reports for designated offices by department and by billing attorney and responsible attorney
- Constantly follow up with fee earners and clients on AR chasing by email (and possibly telephone) and letter of demand to ensure settlement of bills.
- Produce and provide weekly status update report
- Maintain and update accurate record of all AR chasing activities and all correspondence must be filed
- Facilitate bill negotiations with responsible partners and acquire appropriate approval for reduced fees or write off arrangements
- Determine whether discount should be offered to non-responsive client and initiate a call or meeting with the client to come with an agreed discounted fee
- Take appropriate action to external collection agent if needed
- Work closely with all fee earners/partners and Credit Controller and other team members so that outstanding invoices can be settled smoothly and promptly
- Take initiative and highlight any issues promptly to the reporting supervisor
- Work with billing team for bill re-generation in relation to any newly agreed fees, if applicable
- Other duties relevant to the role from time to time
Education, Skills & Experience
- Basic accounting knowledge and post 3 to 5 year experience in credit / revenue control function from Legal industry or other professional services sector is preferred.
- At least tertiary qualification is required.
- Windows -Microsoft Word -Microsoft Excel – Outlook – AdEx, Ebilling systems and other accounting systems.
- Excellent communication skills and must also be able to work accurately, paying close attention to detail, particularly during times of pressure, with the ability to effectively manage workloads and meet deadlines.
- Methodical, very well organised with strong computer skills, including an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
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Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.