Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

The Role

The Singapore accounts team comprises Working Capital, Accounts Payables, Management Accounting, Tax and Regulatory functions. The team is 9 members strong and is led by the Financial Controller. 

This position will primarily handle the finance review of file opening requests and also support the Working Capital Controller in other related areas such as billings, accounts receivable, client account, audit requests and others.  The role interfaces closely with all the finance team members and other colleagues outside of this department.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Review of File Opening Requests 

• Perform review of file opening requests to ensure documents are in accordance with policy prior to revenue recognition and billing.
• Liaise with other teams within Clifford Chance to resolve queries relating to this process.

Billings

• Provide support to the core billing team. 
• Attend to billing requests and liaise with other teams within Clifford Chance to resolve billing related queries or generate supporting documentation when required.

Accounts Receivable 

• Provider support to the core accounts receivable team.
• Follow up with clients (internal and external) on payment of unpaid bills.
• Attend to clients' queries and work closely with other teams within Clifford Chance to resolve issues for prompt payment by clients.
• Prepare receipts estimates for cashflow forecasting purposes.

Client Account

• Support the Working Capital Controller including liaison with other teams within Clifford Chance in the operations of client accounts. 
• To be familiar with SRA and Singapore Law Society rules and maintain proper documentation of all incoming and outgoing clients' funds for internal and external audit purposes.

Regulatory and Statutory 

• Support the Working Capital Controller during external and internal audit exercise.
• Provide clients' AR confirmation on timely basis.
• Prepare revenue breakdown for annual regulatory reporting
• Work closely with our London Tax Team for withholding tax reporting.

Other

• Be proactive in looking out for process improvements.
• Work closely within the team, including providing coverage when necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Your experience

Skills

• Minimum 2 years of working capital / billings and credit control experience
• Work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, good time management and meticulous.
• Customer service oriented.
• Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent phone manner and professional approach.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Able to think quickly and respond appropriately on the spot to clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum a diploma in accounting

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

Find out more about our inclusive culture here