Team Lead - OTI

NIQ for Digital Commerce; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NIQ is seeking a Billing & Revenue Team Lead in Pune, India to oversee the Billing & Revenue Operations within Global Finance Operations. You will mentor Senior Analysts, ensure adherence to US GAAP, and drive process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency across contracts and revenue recognition.

The role requires strong leadership, communication across Client Services and Sales, and a track record of optimizing financial close cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or equivalent is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Billing & Revenue Analysts.
• Improve billing and revenue processes and systems for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with Client Service, Sales and other stakeholders to align billing with contracts.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly close for billing and revenue recognition per US GAAP and regional regs.
• Supervise review and validation of sales contracts to recognize revenue and set billing plans.
• Resolve complex billing issues and disputes with internal teams and clients.

Skills

Billing & Revenue management

US GAAP

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Billing & Revenue Team Lead at NIQ will oversee the Billing & Revenue team within the Global Finance Operations. This leadership role is pivotal in maintaining the financial integrity and operational efficiency of NIQ through expert management of billing and revenue recognition processes. The Team Lead will mentor and guide the Senior Analysts, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, statutory requirements, and internal policies, while fostering a collaborative environment to meet the company’s strategic financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Development: Manage and mentor a team of Billing & Revenue Analysts. Provide training, set objectives, review performances, and promote best practices in billing and revenue management.
• Process Optimization: Continuously assess and improve billing and revenue processes and systems to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with Client Service teams, Sales, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between billing practices and client contracts.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance: Oversee the monthly and quarterly closing process for billing and revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and applicable regional financial regulations.
• Contract Review and Execution: Supervise the administration, review, and validation of sales contracts to recognize revenue and establish billing plans. Ensure contracts are compliant with global and regional policies.
• Problem Resolution: Act as a senior point of contact for resolving complex billing issues and disputes, working closely with internal teams and clients to maintain positive relationships and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or equivalent is a must.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance operations, with a strong focus on billing and revenue recognition in a multinational company. At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software and systems, with a strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and US GAAP. Experience with ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex data and translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team, driving them towards operational excellence.

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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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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