Specialist, Financial Operations

Job Title: Specialist, Financial Operations

Description: In this role you will play a key role in you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely invoicing while supporting critical financial operations. This role aligns with the industry titles such as Invoicing & Billing Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Invoice Processing Specialist, Order to Cash Analyst – Billing or Financial Operations Specialist – Billing.

The Role

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain billing accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to efficient financial processes. This role offers the opportunity to improve invoicing practices, support automation initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on operational excellence.

What You'll Own

• Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices in line with contracts and billing schedules.



• Validate billing/product data to ensure accuracy and completeness.



• Manage invoice adjustments, credit notes, and corrections.



• Track billing cycles and ensure deadlines are consistently met.



• Partner with stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies and disputes.

Financial Operations

• Support accounts receivable and billing-related financial processes.



• Assist with general ledger postings linked to invoicing activities.



• Ensure all transactions meet internal controls and compliance standards.

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Reconcile billing data with CRM and financial systems and records.



• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.



• Support reporting on key invoicing metrics such as accuracy and turnaround time.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a key contact for invoicing queries from internal teams and customers.



• Work closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations to ensure billing accuracy.



• Communicate clearly and proactively on invoice status and resolution.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve invoicing processes.



• Support automation and standardisation initiatives.



• Contribute to maintaining documentation and best practices.

About You

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.



• 1–3 years of experience in invoicing, billing, or financial operations.



• Strong understanding of accounts receivable and billing fundamentals.



• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).



• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience working in a shared services or global environment.



• Exposure to automated billing tools or process improvements.



• Understanding of revenue recognition principles.

What You'll Get

• Opportunity to work closely with Finance, Sales, and Operations teams.



• Exposure to billing operations, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.



• Opportunity to contribute to automation and standardisation efforts while developing expertise in financial operations.

Ready to Make an Impact

Apply now and help shape what's next.

Who we are:

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Job: Finance

Job Family: ENTERPRISE

Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 24694