Billing Intern

- Prepare invoices based on clients’ and Partners’ billing instructions and in accordance with the Firm's policy;

- Ensure timely and accurate invoices are issued each month;

- Communicate and follow up with Timekeepers / Partners on billing matters;

- Verify accuracy of billing data;

- Maintain billing database;

- Work closely with the Billing Supervisor;

- Coordinate and work closely with Collection Team in resolving client's queries on issued invoices;

- Handle ad-hoc/urgent billing requests as assigned.

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance or relevant fields;

- Good written and spoken English, equivalent to or higher than 6.5 IELTS;

- Good analytical mind and able to work independently as well as a team player;

- Mature and be able to work through masses of documents and to prepare bills for legal services rendered;

- Be able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks with deadlines;

- Attention to detail and high sense of responsibility;

- Willingness to work overtime;

- Good computer skills (Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype for business or similar).

*Personal qualities:

These personal qualities represent the shared characteristics of high performers across Baker McKenzie, regardless of job level and location.

* Know how, e.g.,

- Keeps across key developments in all relevant areas and demonstrates the ability to develop substantive authority in relation to the Firm's specialist fields

- Demonstrates the ability to identify the real issue, and to anticipate requirements and potential consequences; distils a range of possibilities by thinking in a considered, prudent manner

- Able to move through a variety of tasks requiring different approaches, knowledge, and expertise, with agility of mind and capacity for analysis and synthesis

* Dedication, e.g.,

- Driven by a strong personal sense of integrity and upholds exemplary quality standards

- Prepares thoroughly, takes responsibility, uses initiative and is self-reliant

to ensure work progresses to the fullest extent possible

- Hardworking and diligent with a keen understanding of client demands

- Demonstrates composure when dealing with difficult situations

* Personal Impact, e.g.,

- Creates a positive impression at all times; develops relationships through collaboration and reciprocity

- Negotiates to achieve outcomes that are mutually satisfactory; shows good judgement on when to stand strong and when to compromise

- Invests in, nurtures and builds a network of productive relationships

* Humanity

- Respectful to others, regardless of their position, and earns the respect of others by being transparent

- Has care and concern for others and a genuine interest in others as people

- Treats delicate or confidential issues with grace and discretion.