The APAC Region is at the forefront of building a world class
approach to Working Capital management across Clyde & Co. This
includes automation of repetitive tasks, addressing the root causes of
billing and payment delays and forming strategic partnerships with our
key clients and service providers.
We currently have one vacancy for a Credit Controller who is keen to
join, and grow within, a high performing team. This role is within in
a team that collectively supports China, Hong Kong,Singapore and
Thailand. As a result we are open to candidates from all of these
locations. We value the knowledge and skill that an experienced Credit
Controller can bring to this role, but also welcome those who are
looking for a foothold to complete their qualifications and build a
career in finance. The APAC region is growing fast and the finance
team has a track record of finding new opportunities for personal
development and growth.
This role is offered on an initial 12 month contract.
Key responsibilities
This role reports to the Working Capital Manager, APAC Region.
Routine responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
accurate and timely allocation
of receipts, clearing of open items in the banking functions
banking and deposits of incoming
cheques (is this a thing of the past?)
generating aged accounts
receivable reports and distributing to each practice
conducting, summarizing and
logging regular meetings with Partners
preparing and emailing reminders
regarding overdue accounts
follow up verbal and written
communication to internal and external stakeholders
dealing with internal queries
about credit issues
maintaining collections history database
monitoring credit to ensure the
firm meets its monthly KPI
general assistance to the
finance team
In addition to the routine tasks you will also be a significant
contributor to our change agenda:
Implementing new systems and
processes to automate regular reminders to clients
Individually looking for ways to
continuously improve the service that we provide within the firm
Being open to new challenges and responsibilities - given the
level of growth and innovation across the team, we see these roles
as a stepping stone to new and more senior roles as they develop
across the team.
Candidate profile
To be considered for this position, candidates should possess the
following attributes and skills:
Credit control or similar
experience in a similar, or larger, organisation
Accounting graduate and/or
qualifying as ACCA, CPA, CIMA etc
Good command of spoken and
written English as well as Mandarin and/or Cantonese
Manages time and priorities to
consistently meet deadlines
Self-motivated and able to work
quickly without making errors
Committed to quality and
attention to detail
Fast learner, keen to advance
their career as the region grows in both size and complexity
Works well both in a team and on
their own tasks
Committed to continuous
improvement of our processes and controls
Clear, concise written and
verbal communicator
Experience in professional
services firms and / or knowledge of Thomson Reuters Elite 3E
would be advantageous but not essential
About Clyde & Co in the Asia
Pacific Region
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the
sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely:
insurance, transport, infrastructure, energy, and trade and
commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range
of contentious and non-contentious legal services and
commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across
developed and developing markets. Clyde & Co is committed to
operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a
diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its
communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its
communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable
partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The
firm has 440 partners, 1800 lawyers, 2500 legal professionals and 4000
staff in over 50 offices [and associated offices] worldwide.
For more about the firm, its lawyers, offices and areas of expertise
and for the latest industry thought leadership please visit www.clydeco.com
