Working Capital Controller 12 months FTC

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 12 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.