Sales Commission Analyst

Okta; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Okta is seeking a Commission Analyst to drive sales commission plans, calculations, and audit accuracy. Reporting to the Commissions Operations Manager, you will work across Sales, Finance, Payroll, Legal, HR, and Accounting to ensure accurate payouts and compliance.

The role requires hands-on experience with Xactly, strong Excel skills, and clear communication. EMEA hours are required, and you will support onboarding and ongoing inquiries while maintaining documentation and internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics or related quantitative field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with detail orientation.
• Experience with Xactly or similar compensation tools is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare system uploads, calculate and reconcile commissions payouts on monthly/quarterly cadence.
• Onboard new hires, promotions and terminations in Xactly.
• Create and maintain sales compensation plans sign-off and ensure policy compliance.
• Serve as point of contact for commissions questions and respond via tickets.
• Develop and maintain tools for commissions reporting and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics

Tools

Xactly

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Workday

Job description

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

Okta is looking for a highly motivated Commission Analyst to take a role in driving our sales commission plans, calculations, and audit accuracy. Reporting to the Commissions Operations Manager, this role will be working cross-functionally with the Sales Org, Sales Ops, Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Payroll, Legal, and HR teams. This role will be responsible for bonus calculations, commission inquiries, reporting, and analysis.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare system uploads, calculate, and reconcile the commissions payout in accordance with Okta’s monthly/quarterly cadence
• Assist in onboarding new hires, promotions, and terminations in Xactly
• Create, distribute and track completeness of sales compensation plans sign-off from sales personnel to ensure compliance with company policies
• Act as Point of Contact for all commissions related questions and provide thorough and timely answers to the sales and sales management teams and maintain regular customer service via ServiceNow tickets
• Effective communicator who can take complex logic and scenarios and describe them simply and clearly to various internal parties
• Develop, maintain, and update tool necessary to sales commissions reporting
• Create and maintain documentation to effectively manage all sales commission processes
• Provide cross-functional support regarding commissions related inquiries and requests
• Maintain, document, and adhere to internal controls to ensure Sox and policy compliance
• Ad Hoc projects and requests, as needed

What you’ll bring to the role

• 1+ years of high-tech company experience (SaaS/Cloud model preferred) in Finance or accounting with minimum 1-2 years’ experience as commissions administrator
• BS/BA in accounting, finance, economics, or other quantitative fields preferred
• Minimum of 3 - 4 years’ experience with Xactly or similar compensation tool is highly preferred
• Very strong Microsoft Excel skills and passion for new technologies
• Experience with CRM/HRIS systems like Salesforce and Workday is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player with a positive, “can do” attitude
• EMEA Hours (2pm to 11pm)

The Okta Experience

• Driving Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.

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