The Role
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Billing and Collection Associate to join our Asia finance team. This role supports core finance operations across Accounts Receivable (AR), billing, collections, and General Ledger (GL), with a strong focus on client‑facing communication and systems accuracy.
The role requires someone with excellent and confident English communication skills, and a clear ability to manage multiple stakeholder touchpoints. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong ability to manage multiple and competing tasks, work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced professional services environment.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for Asia O2C billing operations and delivery (end-to-end), reporting to the Revenue Finance Manager
- Prepare and issue client invoices accurately and on a timely basis, coordinating with client‑facing teams to confirm billing instructions, project details, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate billing records and ensure invoices, credit notes, receipts, and client account information are properly recorded in the finance system.
- Track outstanding receivables, prepare ageing reports, and elevate overdue balances or collection risks to the Revenue Finance Manager as appropriate.
- Follow up proactively with internal teams and external clients to resolve billing queries, obtain payment updates, and support timely collection of outstanding balances.
- Take ownership of accounts receivable follow‑ups, including professional and timely communication with clients on overdue payments, resolving AR issues independently.
- Maintain strong, long‑term client and stakeholder relationships through professional, timely, and constructive communication.
- Manage and monitor multiple finance‑related mailboxes, ensuring prompt, accurate, and well‑structured responses to internal and external stakeholders.
- Actively support ERP enhancements and system transition to NetSuite, including data accuracy, process improvement, and user adoption.
- Perform ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.
Desired Skills & Qualities
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Operation or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in billing, Accounts Receivable, or executive assistant / administrative roles with hands‑on billing support; candidates with more relevant finance experience may be considered for a Senior Accountant role.
- Experience in a multinational professional services firm or client‑facing support environment, working closely with fee earners, consultants, or client‑facing teams, is preferred.
- Strong English communication skills, both spoken and written, with confidence in handling client correspondence, follow‑ups, and stakeholder discussions.
- Proactive in following up with internal and external stakeholders, with strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills; able to balance firmness and professionalism when chasing payments.
- High level of systems proficiency; experience with ERP / accounting systems required. NetSuite experience is a plus but not essential.
- Comfortable with basic Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and SUMIFS formulas.
- Highly organised, detail‑minded, and responsible, with the ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
- Comfortable managing high‑volume email correspondence and shared finance mailboxes with accuracy and professionalism.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Cantonese is essential.