Global Billing Analyst w German

Join our growing team at Freshfields as a Global Billing Analyst!
Be part of an international law firm where you'll play a key role in keeping the billing cycle running smoothly-helping maintain the firm's financial health and ensuring great client satisfaction.

As a Global Billing Analyst, you'll take ownership of one or more key areas like order processing, billing, payment collections, accounts receivable, and reporting.

This is a role which involves working as part of the large global billing team, split across the firm's Global centers. The role demands a sharp eye for detail, a good head for figures and a proactive approach to problem solving. The team work closely with other colleagues, partners, personal assistants and commercial finance.

Here are additional details about the job:

* Processing and managing Billing transactions, ensuring that orders, client bills, invoices, credit memos, and receipts are accurately recorded and processed in a timely manner.
* Acting as a liaison between the team, PAs, Partners, and clients to address inquiries, resolve issues related to billing and payments, and maintain strong customer relationships.
* Assessing the creditworthiness of clients, setting credit limits, and managing the credit approval process to mitigate financial risks.
* Investigating and resolving discrepancies or disputes related to client accounts, ensuring that any issues are addressed promptly and efficiently.
* Generating and analyzing financial reports related to Billing processes, such as audit reports, aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and collection reports, to provide insights and support decision-making.
* Ensuring that all Billing processes comply with relevant regulations and firm policies and maintaining accurate and complete documentation of transactions and communications.
* Identifying opportunities to streamline and improve Billing processes, implementing best practices, and working with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Train new team members on processes, as required.

Employee perks, benefits

* Small office vibe in an attractive location- right now we're a team of about 90 people.
* Need to drive in? We've got shared parking spots available
* Mostly remote-just coordinate with your team to find what works best
* Get an extra 6% on top of your monthly base salary to spend how you want-whether it's for wellness, learning, investments or other perks
* Enjoy a daily meal allowance of €8.50 for every day you work-fully covered by us
* Extra days off to help you recharge
* Life assurance to support your loved ones if the unexpected happens
* Get up to 20 days off with full pay for sickness or caring for dependents
* Earn a yearly performance bonus based on how you do
* Daily office refreshments to keep you fueled throughout the day
* Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning to grow your skills anytime
* Well-being support with helpful apps and an Employee Assistance Program
* Events and workshops on different themes throughout the year
* Volunteering and charity activities

Information about the selection process

* The role is suitable also for candidates from other regions in Slovakia. The team meets in the office one day per week.
* We will prioritize candidates with the immediate start date option.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

Secondary with school-leaving examination
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

* Fluent communication ability in English language

* Immediate German
* Confident working with numbers and able to reconcile (excellent numeracy skills)
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
* Flexibility - able to work non-standard hours, sometimes at short notice
* Ability to communicate effectively with a different colleagues, specifically, partners, executive assistants, client value and others
* Effective time management and organizational skills with an ability to be flexible on short notice based on demand.
* Result focused and able to meet deadlines and manage expectations.
* Curious mindset to spot recurring process issues and influence change and continuous improvement.