Specialist II, Shared Services Billing (6-Month Contract)

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Team Overview The South Africa Billing team is responsible for the billing activities within the South Africa Billing function, ensuring that all billing processes are executed in compliance with Company and Accounting standards. Operating in a vibrant, fast-paced, and performance-driven environment, the team partners with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including Sales, Finance, Strategy, and Leadership teams, to drive business results and support TransUnion's growth objectives. The role reports to the Senior Consultant Billing within the broader Finance team. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. Role Overview And Core Responsibilities First line of responsibility for all financial inputs into allocated business units. Managing compliance with financial and management accounting controls and principles. Applying the correct accounting treatment as appropriate. Review and management of new and current contracts. Reconciliation of customer accounts and ensuring billing has been done correctly. Be able to analyze client usage and the billing thereof. Preparation for month end / quarter end / year end, including processing of journal entries, credit and rebill entries, provisions, and reconciliations. Assist with / preparation for internal and statutory audits. Proactively drive initiatives to resolve system, process and policy shortcomings by fixing root cause issues. Work with business units to ensure that billing is in line with expectations, including contract rates and usage, while addressing internal and external queries timeously and accurately. Required Knowledge And Experiences Financial-related Degree Minimum 4 years' experience in a similar capacity Strong computer literacy with advanced Excel skills Knowledge of computerised accounting systems (PeopleSoft) Sound understanding of operational finance processes and practices For positions based in South Africa, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the company’s Employment Equity plan and targets. If you do not hear from TransUnion within three weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. TransUnion Overview: At TransUnion, our Workforce for Good is built on purpose, impact, and opportunity. We empower our people to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference for our communities and customers all while being supported to thrive both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on flexibility, wellbeing, and collaboration, you’ll work with exceptional people across the globe, pioneering products, and cutting‑edge technology that truly matters. At TransUnion Africa, you’ll join a purpose‑driven organisation that invests in its people through competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful career development. We offer permanent work‑from‑home flexibility, wellbeing support for you and your family, and access to global exposure and accredited learning so you can grow your career while maintaining balance. TransUnion Job Title Specialist II, Shared Services Beware of scams tied to potential career opportunities. If you received a link, email, text or social media communication you weren’t expecting from TransUnion, take a moment to confirm the relevant information. Be wary when providing personal information. Contact careers@transunion.com or (312) 258-1717 for assistance. View TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 12,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good® — and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world.

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