Financial Analyst-Billing ( International Law Firm)

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This global law firm is one of the largest and most recognised in the world, known for its strong international presence and expertise in cross-border legal matters.

• Coordinate monthly billing cycle for a portfolio of clients for a number of Amsterdam Billing partners, review billing plans with Centre Billing team to ensure that WIP inventory is billed at the appropriate time (e.g., monthly, at closing for transactions, as interim bills are paid, etc.) and serve as an in-market escalation contact for centre personnel as needed on WIP and billing issues.
• Understand clients' pricing arrangements and any special billing guidelines. Follow client billing and e-billing instructions and support correct setting up in the system by working closely with the relevant internal teams and client contacts.
• Ensure that all billing activities in strict adherence to the Firm's established billing policies, client guidelines, and standardised procedures to maintain consistency and accuracy throughout the billing process.
• Monitor fixed fee and capped fee matters / matter budgets where applicable and discuss any concerns with Billing Partners. Monitor secondments and business-to-business arrangements with clients and adjust billing accordingly.
• Monitor invoice approval progress, ensure that final and approved by Billing Partner invoices are delivered for payment via email or e-billing as applicable according to client instructions and Firm standards.
• Support Billing Partners and legal project managers on key clients' billing. Liaise with centre-based client support teams in case if the client is IKС regarding pricing, e-billing and other topics.
• Handle clients' requests and make necessary corrections by means of credit notes, new invoices, etc. Handle requests from other offices and central teams.
• Coordinate handling queries for billing team that are received through generic email in-boxes. Provide guidance to lawyers and other in-market personnel to address process issues as they arise; coordinate as needed with centre personnel, service owners and centre leadership to resolve process or capacity issues.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices. Follow the office archiving procedures.
• Review and propose improvements in existing billing process where needed. Suggest and implement improvements where possible.
• Provide assistance the management in monitoring the overall day to the day operations of billing team.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, finance or related courses, general understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Significant relevant Finance experience. Experience in Finance Operations and / or Finance Shared Services in a professional services organisation is preferred
• SAP knowledge is an advantage
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Word)
• Fluent verbal and written English, Dutch is advantage
• Ability to network and collaborate with teams both regional and global, while acknowledging their cultural, social and academic diversity
• Business savvy, self-starter, leadership capacity to resolve complex problems within a cross-functional environment
• Proven ability to influence, interact and consult with senior leaders regarding finance processes, guidelines and compliance's
• Organising and prioritising
• Keen attention to details and accuracy
• Ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Strong problem solving, research and resolution and data analysis

Aanbod

A exciting opportunity to join a world renowned Law Firm.

This is a broad finance role within a friendly team of competent and engaging colleagues. You will have ample opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

They are offering a competitive salary and their compensation and benefits are:

• 13th month
• 25 vacation days
• Hybrid working model (min. 3 days per week in the Amsterdam office)
• Pension scheme, travel allowance, laptop, and phone