06 Aug
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Russell Investments
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Mumbai
06 Aug
Russell Investments
Mumbai
Reporting To: Associate Manager, Accounting
Shift: EMEA (1:30 pm - 10:30 pm IST) (India)
A key component of the Global Accounting team is continued focus on analyzing all functions for process improvement, service enhancement, quality, and efficiency. A successful candidate will be highly motivated and will have the ability to adapt to a transforming work environment while continuing to manage multiple requests with competing deadlines. This candidate will need to be extremely detail-oriented, work quickly and efficiently, as well as conduct business in a professional and organized manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a thorough understanding of revenue streams and service offerings, client fee arrangements, and transaction flows to ensure accurate billing and revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP.
- Perform complex client setups, and maintenance activities within the billing platform, ensuring contractual terms are accurately configured.
- Interpret and implement client fee agreements, including customized and non-standard billing arrangements.
- Review client configurations to ensure billing accuracy and alignment with contractual obligations and revenue recognition requirements.
- Prepare and/or review client invoices and statements ensuring the utmost accuracy.
- Ensure client rebates are calculated, approved, and processed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Business teams to resolve client fee discrepancies and facilitate the implementation of new client agreements and billing arrangements.
- Review aged receivables and reach out to clients professionally to reduce aged invoices
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities through account analysis, reconciliations, and revenue-related reporting.
- Analyze revenue and billing data to identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Drive process improvement initiatives focused on automation, standardization, controls, efficiency, and scalability.
- Participate in system enhancements, testing activities, and implementation of recent billing functionality.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
- Provide support for internal and external audits, including preparation and review of key documentation.
- Exercise the highest level of integrity and confidentiality when handling client and financial information.
- Ensure billing and client setup activities are performed in accordance with established SOPs and contribute to continuous improvement of process documentation.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 4-7 years of professional experience in billing operations, revenue accounting, financial operations, or related finance functions.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and their practical application within billing and accounting processes.
- Experience interpreting and operationalizing complex client fee agreements and contractual billing terms.
- Experience with billing system administration and client configuration; Broadridge Revport experience strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls.
- Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and global business operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of Asset Management industry products, terminology, and fee structures is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
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📌 Senior Billing Specialist I (Mumbai)
🏢 Russell Investments
📍 Mumbai