We are a leading international law firm for global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Walkers is offering an opportunity to an ambitious and team member to join its Finance Support Team, who will be based in the Firm's Hong Kong office.
As a key member of the Team, you will be responsible for providing essential administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of financial processes. Your role will involve supporting day-to-day accounting activities, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to uphold compliance and efficiency.
Billing
• Assist in the month-end billing process to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Perform draft bill runs and generate draft bills in accordance with agreed fee and disbursement arrangements.
• Enter anticipated disbursements for billing purposes and verify accuracy.
• Provide support for bill reprints, write-offs, and issuing receipts as required.
• Collaborate closely with secretaries and attorneys to meet billing requirements and deadlines.
• Review timekeeper narratives and other billing details for compliance and accuracy.
• Ensure all pending draft bills are approved, signed, and posted before month-end close.
• Process all unbilled time and costs, ensuring they are billed or written off promptly.
Accounts Receivable and Retainers
• Assist with day-to-day cash receipt bookings and ensure accurate allocation to client accounts.
• Process all cash receipt entries into the system before the end of each business day to maintain up-to-date records.
Accounts Payable
• Perform disbursement entries to charge matters accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare cheques and process online bank wire payments in accordance with company procedures.
• Record accounts payable and check entries for various payments, including staff expense claims.
• Manage third-party vendor payments and interoffice settlements during the second week of each month for bills settled by clients.
Candidates should have the following key skills and qualifications:
• Be a team player, keen to grow, learn and succeed as part of a dynamic and high performing team.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year's and maximum of 3 years' experience in a finance or accounting support role preferred; fresh graduates with relevant coursework will also be considered.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); familiarity with Aderant Expert or other accounting systems is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
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Walkers is a leading international law firm that provides legal, corporate, fiduciary and compliance services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital markets participants and investment fund managers. Clients include FORTUNE 100 and FTSE 100 companies, as well as the most innovative firms and institutions across the financial markets. Our lawyers are highly qualified, experienced, committed to client service and held in high regard for their ability to deliver outstanding legal advice.
Walkers is experienced in all types of international and cross-border transactions, covering a broad range of sectors, with a particular focus on both contentious and non-contentious corporate and finance law, investment funds, private equity, structured products, capital markets, private capital and trusts. We deliver clear, practical advice based on an in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory and commercial environment in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Ireland.
We are consistently ranked in the top tier of leading global legal directories, with clients describing Walkers as "a top-class firm" and "stellar," adding: "They are dedicated and responsive..."
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