Billing and Revenue Associate

NielsenIQ; Pune District; On-site; INR 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking a Billing & Revenue Specialist to join Global Finance Operations. You will administer, evaluate, and validate sales contracts to ensure revenue recognition and set billing schedules in line with global and regional protocols.

The role emphasizes US GAAP compliance, period closing, and meticulous reconciliations, requiring strong attention to detail and collaborative skills across Client Service and FP&A teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CFA is a must.
• Minimum 2 years experience in finance or accounting with focus on billing, revenue recognition, and US GAAP compliance.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong revenue recognition knowledge and its business application.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration, evaluation, and validation to ensure proper revenue recognition and billing schedules.
• Collaborate with Client Service teams to ensure billing and revenue activities comply with US GAAP and statutory rules.
• Manage period closing activities including billing runs, revenue recognition, and reconciliations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency in billing and revenue workflows.
• Maintain financial integrity through controls on revenue processes and regional compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Revenue recognition knowledge

Analytical abilities

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

The Billing & Revenue Specialist at NIQwill be part of the Global Finance Operations – within our Global Billing team, focusing on the meticulous administration, evaluation, and validation of sales contracts to facilitate revenue recognition and establish billing schedules in accordance with both global and regional protocols. Collaborating closely with Client Service teams, this position ensures adherence to US GAAP and statutory regulations throughout all stages of billing and revenue processes, including comprehensive period closing and meticulous reconciliations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, possessing a profound grasp of revenue recognition principles, and exhibit proficient collaboration skills to foster operational efficiency and maintain NIQ's financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Administration: Oversee the administration, evaluation, and validation of sales contracts to ensure accurate revenue recognition and the establishment of appropriate billing schedules. Administer contract and order processing in coordination with Client Sales teams across the region.
• Compliance and Collaboration: Collaborate with Client Service teams to ensure all billing and revenue activities comply with US GAAP, statutory regulations, and company policies. Engage with the BASES Global Controlling team to support deliverables such as customer invoicing, credit management, and Accounts Receivable management.
• Period Closing and Reconciliation: Manage comprehensive period closing activities, including billing runs, revenue recognition, and perform meticulous reconciliations of accruals and provisions to maintain financial accuracy and integrity. Ensure all activities align with US-GAAP/Statutory rules and Global COE processes.
• Operational Efficiency: Utilize proficient collaboration skills to improve operational efficiencies within the billing and revenue processes. Identify and recommend process improvements to evolve the revenue function, linking with FP&A and Consolidation teams for aligned revenue-related activities.
• Financial Integrity: Contribute to the maintenance of NIQ’s financial integrity through diligent management and oversight of billing and revenue activities. Ensure regional statutory compliance related to revenue accounting and perform controls on revenue processes to maintain adequate controllership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification such as CPA or CFA is a must.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in finance or accounting with a strong focus on billing, revenue recognition, and compliance with US GAAP.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Revenue Recognition Knowledge: A profound grasp of revenue recognition principles and their application in a business setting.
• Collaboration Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams within the organization.
• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills and the capacity to work with complex financial data and contracts.

Additional Information

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion