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.

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