Billing Specialist

Billing Specialist

Woodmead - Sandton

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

The billing specialist will be a member of the finance team in charge of invoicing according to the standard policies and best practices, ensuring SGS customer and contract requirements are adhered to at all times. Candidates must have a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Specific Responsibilities

• Compiles, computes and records billing, statistical data, and other numerical data for billing purposes.
• Ensure all sales orders are opened in a timely manner.
• Complies with Internal Control System throughout the billing process.
• Assist, coordinate and cooperate with business to ensure the quality and timing of invoicing.
• Operate 3rd Party customer web portals.
• Receive, analyze and issue credit note request in line with the approval process.
• Sending, archiving and following up of invoices.
• Monitor open sales orders daily.
• Perform daily duties as outlined by the Billing Manager.
• Assist in month end closing and internal/ external audit requirements, providing all required documentation.
• Make continuous improvement and innovation through investigation and recommendations to designated supervisor.

Profile

• Diploma or Degree – desired
• Experience in Finance/Accounting – required
• Experience in billing in multiple entities and currencies – required
• Experience in billing in multiple business units with multiple profit centers and pricelists – required
• Experience in large volume processing – required
• Knowledge of in-country and international invoicing requirements – required
• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility – required
• Able to work independently – required
• Strong team player and work ethic – required
• Customer service oriented – required
• Decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills – required
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material – required
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills – required
• Positive and learning attitude – required
• Focus on achieving results, continues improvement and innovation – required

Required Skills

• Local language level B2, fluent in finance terminology (required or nice to have depending on the country)
• English with minimal good reading and speaking skills (B1), business English – required
• Good written and verbal communication skills – required
• Experience (advanced) in working with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point) – required

Compliance & Authority

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.