Finance Specialist - Contract to Billing

Finance Specialist – Contract to billing

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Finance Specialist to manage the complete contract-to-billing lifecycle within our Finance Operations team. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with 5-6 years of proven experience in financial operations, client invoicing, and revenue recognition. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary liaison between Finance & Business team ensuring accurate and timely billing processes while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Master Data Management:

• Create and configure new client codes in PeopleSoft (PS) with accuracy
• Set up new contracts in the system, ensuring all financial parameters are correctly captured
• Generate and activate new project codes aligned with business requirements
• Ensure all setups comply with company policies, SOX controls, and audit requirements
• Complete setup activities within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  
  

Invoice Management:

• Take complete ownership of the invoicing lifecycle from initiation to client delivery with accuracy and in adherence to client and finance cut-off
• Coordinate directly with Business teams for invoice preparation and address related queries including disbursement
• Validate supporting documents (POs, contracts, delivery confirmations) before invoice generation
• Generate accurate client invoices in PeopleSoft that fully comply with client requirements and accurately display specified information
• Proven ability to coordinate across onshore/offshore teams and multiple time zones
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to billing
• Creation of zero temps for clean up activity
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and cross-training activities
• Manage shared mailbox communication for billing related requests & queries
  
  

Audit Support & Quality Assurance

• Provide comprehensive assistance during internal and external audit processes
• Ensure integrity of data is maintained and captured in accordance with defined standard procedures, company best practices, and legal regulations
• Demonstrate advanced accounting knowledge and assumptions
  
  

Customer Service & Communication

• Deliver exceptional service aligned with agreed controls and procedures for both internal and external customers
• Manage mailbox communications for request and query resolution
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and client service orientation
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field
• 5-6 years of progressive experience in finance operations, billing, or revenue recognition
• Mandatory: Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft (PS) Financial modules, particularly Accounts Receivable and Billing
• Managing end-to-end billing processes
• Experience in contract management and financial master data setup
• Prior exposure to multi-entity, multi-currency billing environments preferred
• Experience in supporting audits (internal/external/SOX) is highly desirable
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft excel skills
• Understanding of tax concepts (VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Withholding Tax)
• Experience with reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
  
  

Core Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
• Proven ability to multitask effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining high service standards
• Focus on accuracy, quality, cost management, and timeliness
  
  

What We Offer

At JLL, we empower your professional growth through our entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We support your ambitions with our comprehensive Total Rewards Program, featuring competitive compensation and benefits packages designed to help you realize your full potential and become the best version of yourself.