REVENUE ASSOCIATE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CONTROLLING COE - PUNE
ABOUT THIS JOB
At Nielsen, a Revenue associate administer, review and validate sales contracts in order to recognize revenue and establish a billing plan in accordance with Global and Regional policies and procedures. Partner with relevant Client Service teams to drive USGAAP & statutory compliance. Support all other revenue and billing processes including closing and reconciliations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Administer sales contract and order processing for the respective country in coordination with Client Service
● Prepare billing runs and perform month-end activities related to revenue and receivables
● Work with Revenue Controlling team to support their deliverables, including:
● Customer invoicing, credit management, and customer credit verification
● Accounts Receivable management including cash collection and allocation
● Revenue recognition
● Support revenue closing activities, including accruals, provisions and reconciliations, are appropriate and accurate and are performed in accordance with US-GAAP/Stat rules, Global COE processes, and together with the Operational Controller
● Perform revenue recognition in accordance with US-GAAP criteria and maintain relevant documentation for auditing purposes
● Ensure revenue accounting is appropriate and accurate is performed in accordance with US-GAAP
● Provide regional input on revenue reporting to the Revenue Controller
● Perform the controls on revenue processes in scope and ensure adequate controllership is maintained at all times; flag to the Revenue Controller in exceptional cases
● Ensure regional statutory compliance related to revenue accounting; monitor and provide guidance on related statutory and tax accounting, reporting, and audit
● Assist the Revenue Controller locally on IT/Digital projects pertaining to revenue processes (i.e. SAP OTI , Salesforce, Google, etc.) for respective market or region
● Identify and recommend process improvements to evolve the revenue function
● Work closely with peer group in the Revenue Controlling COE incl. the hub
● Link in with FP&A and Consolidation teams on the closing schedule, accounting services, and consolidated accounts, with a specific focus for Revenue-related activities
● Work with Group Controller on compliance and governance
● Partner in with Client Service leadership and commercial teams
● Partner with Operational Controller and team (closing cut-off dates, journals, supporting documentation, and local GAAP requirements)
● Legal/Contracts Administration locally (if applicable)
● Internal & External Audit
● Shared Service Centre (if outsourced)
● External Audit or Consultants
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU
A successful Revenue Associate will ensure all basic key performance indicators pertaining to contract processing and revenue accounting are achieved for the respective market. S/he will have built a successful working relationship with Client Service.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
● Fluency in English and local language mandatory; third regional language preferred
● Experience working in multinational, multi-cultural environment
● Experience working with remote counterparts
● Experience working in Finance & some legal contract exposure preferred
ABOUT NIELSENIQ
NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com. NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

ABOUT NIELSEN We’re in tune with what the world is watching, buying, and everything in between. If you can think of it, we’re measuring it. We sift through the small stuff and piece together big pictures to provide a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening now and what’s coming next for our clients. Today’s data is tomorrow’s marketplace revelation.

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Nielsen is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.