Senior Analyst - Billing Operations

Dentsu Aegis Network India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu in Bangalore is seeking a seasoned professional to lead agency media operations processes, ensure audit compliance, and deliver precise financial reporting for internal teams and clients.

The role requires 5–8 years in agency operations, strong accounting/auditing knowledge, and high proficiency in MS Office. You will collaborate across planning, activation, and billing teams to ensure timely, accurate outputs.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in Agency Media Operations handling processes, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing practices.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical mindset.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Follows SOPs, maintains process documentation and audit compliance.
• Executes process deliverables with error-free processing.
• Manages monthly financial processes, coordinating with planning, activation, billing teams and the client.
• Discusses reporting and billing variances; closes quarterly POs within 90 days of MOS.
• Tracks active POs/authorizations and resolves discrepancies within 90 days after MOS.
• Provides timely, accurate reports to AOR Leadership Team and clients.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly client reporting.
• Develops and manages group operations systems, controls, policies and procedures.
• Assists with internal and external audits; fosters client relationships.
• Keeps stakeholders informed of account status and issues; collaborates across teams.

Skills

Agency media operations

Accounting principles

Auditing principles

Attention to detail

MS Office suite

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Follows Standard Operating Procedures and maintains process documentations and ensuring audit compliance
• Executes process deliverables as required by the process ensuring error free processing
• Manage the monthly financial process and will work with internal team (planning, activation, and billing team) as well as the client
• Discuss reporting, questions related to billing, resolve variances in billed vs. planned, and close out quarterly PO's 90 days after MOS
• Keep track and monitor active PO's / authorizations
• Ensure discrepancies are resolved within 90 days after MOS
• Provide timely, accurate and meaningful information and reports to AOR Leadership Team and to client
• Monthly & Quarterly reporting required by the client
• Develop and Manage group operations systems and controls, policies and procedures
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with clients and the AOR Leadership Team
• Stay on top of business and client/agency concerns to head off issues early
• Invest time to investigate opportunities in order to provide better reporting and analysis support
• Ensure collaboration among all groups; fosters great teamwork
• Provide appropriate management updates and solicit feedback and direction when appropriate
• Ensure key information is provided to team regarding client/internal agency issues, changes in account status, etc.
• Actively keep current with industry trends, tools - systems, research, resources and associations
• Respond appropriately when presented with problems and issues
• Seek lasting solutions rather than quick fixes
• Ensure appropriate Finance/Accounting staff utilization
• Provide guidance to team members and nurture/promote team environment
• Train, motivate, and develop new Assistants/Associates on the billing/budget management procedures
• Construct and deliver accurate, honest and timely performance management documents

Skill and Experience

• 5 to 8 years' experience in Agency Media Operations - developing and managing process, policy and procedure
• Knowledge of accepted accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of auditing principles and practices
• Demonstrate and utilize strong systems and analytical skillsAbility to demonstrate a strong attention to detail, exhibit solid business instincts, and thrive in fast-paced environment
• High-level proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Location: Bangalore

Brand: Bcoe

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering - exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We're leading the way - helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work