OTI Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NIQ is seeking a Billing Manager to lead the Finance Operations billing and revenue recognition functions from its Pune, India office. The role reports to the Billing & Revenue Team Lead and emphasizes accuracy, US GAAP compliance, and process improvements.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure timely billing, collaborate cross-functionally with sales and client service, handle escalations, and support finance transformation projects with strong accounting knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in billing, revenue recognition, or a similar finance role within a multinational corporation.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and experience with US GAAP.
• Experience with financial software and ERP systems used for billing and revenue management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to oversee detailed financial data and derive insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the billing and revenue team, ensuring timely and accurate billing and revenue recognition.
• Ensure all billing and revenue processes comply with US GAAP, statutory requirements, and internal controls. Prepare and review periodic financial reports.
• Collaborate with the Team Lead to identify and implement improvements in billing and revenue processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Work closely with sales, client service teams, and other departments to ensure alignment between billing practices and business objectives in SAP.
• Handle escalations of complex billing issues and provide solutions to maintain client satisfaction and policy compliance.
• Oversee Billing and Revenue functions, ensure KPIs meet objectives and support related finance transformation projects.

Skills

Billing & Revenue Management

US GAAP

ERP Systems

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP Systems

Financial Software

Job description

The Billing Manager at NIQ is a critical role within the Finance Operations team, reporting directly to the Billing & Revenue Team Lead. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day operations related to billing and revenue recognition, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other financial regulations. The Billing Manager will work closely with the Team Lead to implement strategic initiatives and improve financial processes, contributing to the overall financial health and integrity of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Management: Oversee daily operations of the billing and revenue team, ensuring timely and accurate billing and revenue recognition.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all billing and revenue processes comply with US GAAP, statutory requirements, and internal controls. Prepare and review periodic financial reports.
• Process Optimization: Collaborate with the Team Lead to identify and implement improvements in billing and revenue processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Initiate process changes to standardize, improve performance, and efficiency related to Billing and Revenue Accounting.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, client service teams, other departments, and the Regional & Local Finance Team to ensure alignment between billing practices, business objectives, and accurate order and contracts process management in the SAP system.
• Issue Resolution: Handle escalations of complex billing issues, providing solutions to maintain client satisfaction and compliance with financial policies. Serve as the point of contact for escalation and change management during audits.
• Performance and Quality Control: Oversee Billing and Revenue functions, ensure KPIs meet key objectives. Lead and support related finance transformation projects, supporting new initiatives with professional accounting knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in billing, revenue recognition, or a similar finance role within a multinational corporation. Previous supervisory experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Financial Standards: Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and experience with financial reporting under US GAAP.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with financial software and ERP systems, particularly those used for billing and revenue management.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to oversee detailed financial data and derive meaningful insights to support business decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively managing relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex situations effectively

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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