National Billing Administrator - Associate 2

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Operations

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a National Billing Administrator - Associate 2, you will play a crucial role in managing financial records, analyzing data, and assisting in compliance with accounting standards. Within our Internal Firm Services practice, you will focus on providing accurate financial information and insights to support decision-making. As an Associate, you will be driven by curiosity and contribute to projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will engage with different stakeholders, learn how to build meaningful connections, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. You will be expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting unique challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow, taking ownership and consistently delivering work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. Embrace the chance to build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities within the firm.

Responsibilities

- Managing financial records and conducting data analysis to support compliance with accounting standards

-Client Service

-Maintain and build internal and external client relationships by providing exceptional client service 

-Commit to  proactively connecting and building rapport with both internal and external clients  

-Assist with resolving complex client issues and suggest favourable solutions 

Invoicing 

-Maintain client codes in the firm’s proprietary accounting software based on information provided by the partner and/or manager . 

-Validate the job record billing details and add projects to the job, if required 
Confirm invoicing arrangements with the client representative prior to issuing the first invoice to ensure high accuracy  

-Monitor WIPs, review engagement letters to determine fees to be charged, and liaise with practice managers to capture out of pocket expenses 

-Draft, finalize, and issue invoices to clients on a timely basis to support achievement of partners’ monthly billing targets  

-Reconcile and relieve  related time and expense charges in the firm’s proprietary accounting software  

-Liaise with practice managers to ensure internal revenue allocations are agreed in advance and billed as part of the progress billing cycle where applicable 

-Respond to client queries regarding invoices, including preparation of analyses and preparation of amended invoices when required (as directed by the partner/manager) 

-Prepare, finalize and issue credit notes  

-Prepare bad debt request forms or cash transfer request forms with partner approval 

-Update and manage billing schedules  

WIP Management  

-Prepare monthly detailed analysis of WIP (as required by the partner/manager) to ensure the WIP value reflects what is expected to be recovered in fees from the client.  Prepare month-end WIP provisions for review with partner/manager to properly value WIP 

-Monitor the partner’s overall financial investment, including WIP, A/R and cash collection actuals to target and develop action items to achieve these  

-Track fees against budget to confirm proper WIP valuation 

-Generate reports using the firm’s proprietary accounting software to help monitor a partner’s  engagement economics Advise on unusual WIP activities or budget rates that fall outside of the normal thresholds 

-Update and maintain billing schedules  

-Respond to queries  in relation to engagement financial performance 

-Prepare and maintain Year-to-Date fee summaries as required 

Accounts Receivables 

 -Monitor partners’ monthly cash collection target and actual cash to support achievement of target 

-Respond to requests from National Finance with respect to cash allocations 

-Initiate reminders to clients and diligently follow up to ensure timely resolution, as directed by manager/partner 

-Pull monthly aged A/R reports and review with partner to determine actions required for aging accounts 

-Work with your manager to escalate outstanding collections with Third Party Collections, as directed by partner 

-Maintain A/R notes against the bill record to describe any follow up activities performed  

-Review the Electronic Funds Transfer database and post dated cheques log regularly, and action tickets as required 
- Assisting in the preparation and presentation of financial reports to provide insights for decision-making
- Engaging in financial budgeting and forecasting to optimize financial performance
- Supporting risk management initiatives by analyzing financial transactions and identifying potential issues
- Collaborating with team members to gather and analyze information from various sources
- Applying accounting and financial reporting standards to maintain accuracy in financial documentation
- Utilizing financial statement analysis to discern patterns and inform strategic guidance
- Participating in stakeholder management to address diverse perspectives and needs
- Contributing to the development of financial policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency
- Adapting to a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of tasks to deliver quality work
- Building a personal brand by consistently delivering value and opening doors to new opportunities

What You Must Have

- At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree
- At least 1 years of experience
- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Accounting & Technology, Management Information Systems
- At least one of the following: Certified Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Demonstrating proficiency in Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
- Utilizing skills in Financial Statement Analysis and Preparation
- Applying knowledge of Financial Budgeting and Forecasting
- Engaging in Account Reconciliation and Financial Transactions
- Excelling in Presenting Financial Reports and Stakeholder Management

Shift Time : 6:30pm-3:30am IST

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Job Posting End Date