Revenue Controller - Singapore
Date: 2 Jun 2025
Location: Singapore, SG, 049483
Company: Walkers Global
We are 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 laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable 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 in which we operate.
Overview of role
The Revenue Controller's role is pivotal in ensuring the firm's financial stability through effective management of receivables. The ideal candidate will be a diligent professional with a strong background in credit control and a commitment to maintaining positive client relationships while safeguarding the firm's revenue interests.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
Credit Control Functions; assist with Credit Control activities for the Firm:
- Provide statements and following up on clients' concerns on outstanding bills.
- Run and analyse AR aging reports by department, by billing attorney and responsible attorney
- Constantly follow up with fee earners and clients on AR chasing by email and telephone and letter of demand to ensure prompt settlement of bills and maintain a healthy DSO.
- 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 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 legal team and within Finance Support team for bill re-generations,credit notes, supporting documents etc and follow through to ensure all external requests are properly taken care of
- Other duties relevant to the role from time to time
Education, Skills & Experience
- Windows: Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Outlook
- Accounting systems knowledge: Aderant Expert (preferred) / other accounting systems
- Basic accounting knowledge and post 3 to 5 years experience in credit / revenue control function from legal industry or other professional services sector is preferred.
- At least tertiary qualification is required.
- 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.
