Inward Billing Analyst

About the job

Position Overview - Inward Billing Analyst

The Inward Billing Analyst manages inbound billing transactions, ensuring invoices raised by vendors, or service providers are verified, and processed in line with contractual and statutory requirements acting as a key link between finance operations, procurement, and cross-border ZEISS group entities.

Key Responsibilities

- Process and verify inward invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and service agreements

- Ensure accuracy of billing data including pricing, tax treatment, currency conversion, and cost allocations

- Reconcile billing accounts and resolve discrepancies with counterpart entities in a timely manner

- Coordinate with global/regional finance teams on billing schedules, and month-end close

- Support month-end/year-end closing activities related to inward billing, accruals, and provisions

- Maintain billing records and documentation in compliance with internal controls, statutory, and audit requirements

- Investigate and resolve billing queries or disputes raised by internal stakeholders or group entities

- Prepare periodic reports and reconciliations for management review (aging, open items, variance analysis, etc.)

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in any field

- 2–5 years of experience in billing, accounts payable/receivable, or accounting, ideally in a multinational or shared services environment

- Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong Excel skills

- Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and clear communication skills for cross-border coordination

- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment