Analyst, Global Data Compliance

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Firm SummaryWhite & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.With lawyers and staff operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.It’s not just about our global network of offices and shared services centers; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.Position SummaryThe Analyst, Global Data Compliance is primarily responsible for supporting the firm’s data integrity. Reviewing and updating of timekeeper and client/matter related updates in the firm’s financial system (3E). Also, coordinating with Legal and Administrative Staff regarding modifications to Time and Cost entries.The successful candidate must possess exceptional communication skills both written and oral, be able to anticipate issues and to work said issues towards resolution, be conscientious, be able to multi-task in a high paced environmentOur Functional AreaThe Global Finance team is led by the Firm’s CFO, Steve Wrede, and is made up of approximately 280 team members around the world. Committed to our 2020 strategy for profitable growth, our core functions include billing and collecting Firm invoices, statutory accounting for the Firm and for individual offices, creating and distributing management reports, processing payments to vendors or reimbursements to employees and managing payroll for our people. Together, we work seamlessly across our network of offices and countries where we operate. Ours is a multicultural and supportive team, where everyone’s contribution is welcome and where we share a mutual ambition to achieve our goals and take the Firm from strength to strength.Our team’s remit includes partner compensation and the maintenance of partner equity accounts; strategic procurement of vendor services; global tax strategies; inventory management, and finally analysis of the profitability of clients, matters and groups of timekeeper. We work with partners and with other business services groups to establish hourly billing rates as well as client-specific fee arrangements. Our Treasury team is responsible for global cash management, foreign currencies and hedging.In consultation with Firm leaders, we set annual global revenue and expense budgets across Regional Sections and offices, including legal and business service departments. The team continuously reviews expenditures throughout the year to ensure that the Firm’s resources are being used efficiently.Duties and Accountabilities1

Responsible for time and cost entry corrections, deletions and duplicate entry removals
Responsible for processing all client and matter related modifications and to ensure that all requests are processed in compliance with the firm’s Global Pricing Guidelines
Responsible to review and action corrections of automated time and cost loads
Review and prioritize inquires received including and follow-up as needed with appropriate parties
Responsible for updating timekeeper records including billing rates
Responsible for processing and maintaining new client and matter rate exceptions and discounts
Ensuring all required approvals and documentation are recorded in 3E in accordance with the firm’s Global Pricing Guidelines

QualificationsQualifications

Bachelors degree in Business or any related course
At least a year of experience in a BPO or Shared Services industry is preferred
Experience in any financial software such as Elite 3E is an advantage
Legal background is an advantage
Strong data entry skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables and Data Analysis), Word, and PowerPoint

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to balance being an individual contributor and a team player
Trustworthy in managing and handling confidential matters and information
Has a positive approach to daily task management and can quickly build confidence, respect and trust with others
Is able to remain calm under pressure and work with tight deadlines
Detail and solutions oriented with a strong sense of urgency to pro-actively solve challenges
Excellent organization and coordination skills; comfortable managing priorities from multiple parties
Strong and consistent follow through capabilities
Ability to multi-task and work-well in high paced environment
Exceptional determination, self-motivation and interpersonal skills
Effective stakeholder management skills

Location & ReportingThis role reports to a Supervisor, Global Pricing & Data Compliance1The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

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