Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Working Capital Controller to join our growing Finance team, based in the A&O Shearman Singapore office. This opportunity is a 6 month fixed term contract.

What you will do

• Prepare monthly billing and collection forecasts.

• Manage the full client and matter financial lifecycle, identifying improvements and efficiencies.

• Advise on cross‑border billing, tax considerations, and technical collection matters.

• Monitor ageing balances and support bad‑debt provision calculations.

• Support annual audits through detailed analysis of WIP and debtor balances.

• Manage rates within 3E; ensure correct matter setup and client finance requirements.

• Lead on client and matter Inception workflow, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

• Prepare financial documentation supporting billing including hourly schedules, disbursements, and narrative breakdowns.

• Provide weekly status updates to partners and clients regarding fees and debts.

• Train Legal PAs on billing processes and 3E narrative completion.

• Collaborate with working capital controllers across the network on cross‑unit matters.

• Use and promote pricing and profitability models, supporting partners on pricing and matter profitability.

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with client finance teams to ensure timely processing of invoices and collection of cash.

• Support BD teams with financial insights.

What you will have

• 3+ years' experience in revenue control or a similar role, ideally within professional services or complex B2B billing environments.

• Broader experience in working capital, finance roles, or system/process improvement is advantageous.

• Strong credit‑control capability with an ability to drive progress assertively yet collaboratively.

• Commercial awareness; experience within a partnership environment is highly valued.

• Proactive, driven, and confident communicator capable of constructively challenging senior stakeholders.

• Excellent analytical, numeracy, and organisational skills.

• Ability to handle high workloads and work well under pressure.

• Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills at all levels.

• Comfort working in an environment where decision‑making may require ambiguity and consultation.

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Team‑oriented working style.

• University degree in business or related discipline.

• Qualified accountant with substantial post‑qualification experience; member of a recognised accounting body.