Job Description

About the roleThe 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 a vacancy in our Singapore office for a Credit Controller who is keen to join, and grow within, a high performing team. This role is within a team that collectively supports Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Thailand. 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 basis.Key responsibilitiesThis 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
• 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 profileTo 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 RegionClyde & 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

• Local law Joint venture also in place

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including discounted private health insurance, first class family leave offering, and wellbeing initiatives.Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.How To ApplyThis is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application which must include a Cover Letter and CV/Resume.Please take a moment to read our carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.Clyde & Co will not accept agency submissions unless the agency has specifically been contacted by a member of the recruitment team.If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this

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