Billing Team Leader - Woodmead at SGS

Job Description

• The billing team lead will be a member of the finance team to lead the invoicing function according to the standard policies and best practices, ensuring SGS customer and contract requirements are adhered to at all times.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitating the billing departments daily activities.
• Compiles, computes and records billing, statistical data, and other numerical data for billing purposes.
• Ensure all sales orders are opened in a timely manner.
• Ensure team complies with the Internal Control System throughout the billing process.
• Assist, coordinate and cooperate with business to ensure the quality and timing of invoicing.
• Operate 3rd Party customer web portals.
• Receive, analyze and issue credit note request in line with the approval process.
• Ensure daily follow up procedures are in place for processing invoices and credit notes.
• Report on open and invoiced sales orders daily.
• Perform daily and adhoc duties as outlined by the billing manager.
• Assist in month end closing and internal/ external audit requirements, providing all required documentation.
• Make continuous improvement and innovation through investigation and recommendations to manager.
• Update client templates and pricelists for manager review and approval. 
• First escalation for billing team disputes and queries.
• Support billing manager with team performance monitoring and reporting. 

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree
• Experience in Finance/Accounting
• Experience in billing in multiple entities and currencies
• Experience in billing in multiple business units with multiple profit centres and pricelists
• Experience in large volume processing
• Knowledge of in-country and international invoicing requirements 

Additional Information

• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility.
• Able to work independently.
• Strong team player and work ethic
• Customer service oriented
• Decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Positive and learning attitude
• Focus on achieving results, continues improvement and innovation