This is an excellent opportunity to join HFW, a leading international law firm with a strong footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and a long-standing history in international commerce. HFW offers excellent opportunities for professional development and growth, with a diverse and collaborative team of over 700 lawyers, including 180 partners, and over 400 business services professionals based in offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. HFW prides itself on its deep sector-focused expertise and its entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative culture. We are, unapologetically, true sector experts. Clients come to us because of our deep industry knowledge and ability to talk their language. Bearing the commercial solution in mind, we underpin our advice with a solid foundation of legal expertise. Come join us and be a part of our growing Singapore office, dynamic team environment, and create impactful work.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Accounts Receivables
Download bank statements & update Client's receipt posting on daily basis
Generating monthly statement of accounts to follow up with clients on the outstanding payments
Liaising with clients daily, chasing overdue invoices, sending statements, resolving queries by telephone and in writing, knowing which medium of communication is most appropriate, and ensuring all follow-ups are actioned at the correct point in time. Update the comments in Elite and maintain accurate records at all times
Establishing constructive working relationships with partners to discuss and agree collection strategy on all outstanding invoices.
Ensuring credit control standard routines and tasks are followed in line with the firm’s policies and procedures, meeting cash and debtor day targets set by the firm.
Preparation of reconciliations/ad hoc reports, applying intermediate Excel functionality as necessary, to provide timely and relevant information
Reviewing credit notes and perform billing activities in Elite 3E System and coordinating with internal stakeholders on billing matters including assistance with any billing discrepancies
Update Bills sent date in Elite & send monthly reminders to Partners on undelivered bills
Accounting
Assist in month end closing and preparation of monthly balance sheet Acccounts Receivables schedules and any other ad-hoc tasks related to accounts and administration given by Management from time to time.
Desired Skills and Experience
Requirements:
Diploma or LCCI Higher in Accounting
Proficient in Microsoft Office/WPS (Excel, Word)
With minimum 2 year experience
Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills; tactful and diplomatic.
A robust individual, capable of challenging existing practices and ensuring bills are paid whilst maintaining a polite and professional approach.
Intellectual credibility and confidence to communicate effectively with staff and clients, providing collaborative support and constructive challenge as appropriate.
Proactive self-starter, able to use prioritise workload.
Numerate and IT literate, with exposure to Excel and Elite 3E practice management system ideal.
Highly client focused.
Good team player
What's On Offer
Collegiate firm's culture
Flexible working environment
Compensation commensurate with experience
Competitive staff benefits, annual leave, medical insurance coverage
Opportunities for career growth and professional development through our global training program
A range of wellness programs, office, and team bonding events
Additional Information
Kindly note that this job description is not contractual. It will be reviewed periodically and may be amended or altered to meet the needs of the firm.
If you are looking to develop your career working with a leading international law firm, with a high performing and supportive team or if you are looking for a change of setting to enhance what you can offer, then contact us for a confidential discussion by forwarding a cover letter and resumé to SPrecruitment@hfw.com.
HFW aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will be considered only on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
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