Collections Operations Analyst: Accelerate Receivables

Baker McKenzie; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie Philippines is seeking a Collections Specialist to coordinate client invoicing and payments. You will liaise with in-market finance, partners, and client teams to ensure timely follow-up and accurate credit adjustments.

The role requires attention to detail, strong English communication, and proficient use of MS Office. You will work with a fast-paced environment and shifting schedules as needed; experience in professional services is preferred.

Qualifications

• Some experience within a similar position.
• General understanding of accounting or finance principles as well as the specific law firm or professional service accounting structure, environment, and requirements.
• Previous experience working in a professional services environment.
• Keen attention to detail and effective organizational skills.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Advanced technological proficiencies, inclusive of Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.
• 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.
• Ability to exchange ideas and information effectively concisely and logically, and be sensitive to audience diversity.
• Exercise required a degree of tact and diplomacy when dealing with others and in handling sensitive issues.
• Flexibility to work a reasonable shifting schedule is required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with In-Market Finance staff, Partners, management, and other staff as appropriate to ensure that all receivables are followed up promptly per the Firm's standardized best practice.
• Minimize risks surrounding long outstanding debts to avoid write-downs, write-offs, and bad debts.
• Liaise with Client Support teams responsible for Global Key Client relationships.
• Carry out approved credit adjustments, write-downs, and write-offs.
• Liaise with the Cash Management team about the allocation of cash against invoices.
• Produce and publish all standard and ad-hoc collections reports, and ensure all interested parties are kept up to date with relevant and timely collections information.
• With limited supervision, work independently to complete assigned tasks and work responsibilities to meet agreed objectives.
• Consider the impact of recommendations when making decisions or resolving problems.

Job description

Baker McKenzie Philippines is seeking a Collections Specialist to coordinate client invoicing and payments. You will liaise with in-market finance, partners, and client teams to ensure timely follow-up and accurate credit adjustments.

The role requires attention to detail, strong English communication, and proficient use of MS Office. You will work with a fast-paced environment and shifting schedules as needed; experience in professional services is preferred.