Senior Billing Specialist

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in Dubai, the Senior Billing Specialist will be an integral part of the wide Gibson Dunn billing team and will be responsible for the analysis, coordination and resolution of complex Billing issues, including ensuring appropriate communications with involved parties is consistently maintained.

This role reports to the Middle East Finance Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Producing pre-bills for Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh plus other Gibson Dunn offices where needed at the beginning of each month and upon request.
• Reviewing and editing pre-bills in response to partner requests.
• Ensuring execution of complex and accurate billing in a timely manner.
• Responding promptly to all billing related queries and when required, meeting with partners to discuss billing.
• Preparing disbursement back-up documentation in-line with client requirements.
• Ensuring daily tasks are completed in a timely manner in accordance with relevant FTA and ZATCA rules and legislation, as appropriate.
• Monitoring and managing group mailboxes ensuring prompt and accurate responses to both internal and external billing or financial queries.
• Taking ownership and following up on outstanding tasks/items as needed ensuring bills are sent and properly recorded.
• Ensuring relevant approval has been obtained for any special rates/agreed discounts.
• Obtaining an understanding of the various matters that GDC work on to ensure prompt billing cycles; including chasing partners/fee earners regarding WIP to ensure tight billing deadlines are met.
• Working with the Intake and Compliance teams to ensure all KYC/CDD is completed and up-to-date.
• Preparing and submitting the Riyadh office bills in the format necessary to meet local e-invoicing requirements.
• Production and accurate submission of invoices that are e-Billed.
• Regularly assisting the Accounts team in other areas within the accounting and finance function.
• Assisting with reconciliation reports.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented in all tasks, including excellent proof-reading and research skills.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships, including ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Strong customer service ethic.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

Experience

• At least five years’ professional experience in a similar finance position.
• Law firm or professional services experience is preferred.
• High level working knowledge of CMS Aderant is an advantage.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Professional 2016 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

 

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Location:

Dubai

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.