Working Capital Controller FTC
Summary
Manages client billing, collections, and financial reporting for a law firm’s Singapore office, ensuring accurate forecasts, compliance, and cash flow while improving billing processes.
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.