NielsenIQ Hiring for Revenue Associate at Pune, Maharashtra Full Time

ABOUT NIELSENIQ

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

Job Description

ABOUT THIS JOB

At NielsenIQ, a Revenue associate administers, reviews and validates sales contracts to recognize revenue and establishes a billing plan in accordance with Global and Regional policies and procedures. Partners with relevant Client Service teams to drive USGAAP & statutory compliance. Supports all other revenue and billing processes including periodic book closing and reconciliations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer sales contract and order processing for the region in scope in coordination with Client Sales

Prepare billing runs and perform month-end activities related to revenue and receivables

Work with Global Controlling team to support their deliverables, including:

Customer invoicing, credit management, and customer credit verification

Accounts Receivable management including cash collection and allocation

Revenue recognition

Support revenue closing activities, including accruals, provisions, and reconciliations, are appropriate and accurate and are performed in accordance with US-GAAP/Stat rules, Global COE processes, and in alignment with the Markets Controllers

Perform revenue recognition in accordance with US-GAAP criteria and maintain relevant documentation for auditing purposes

Ensure revenue accounting is appropriate and accurate and is performed in accordance with US-GAAP

Provide regional input on revenue reporting to the Global Controller

Perform the controls on revenue processes in scope and ensure adequate controllership is maintained at all times; flag to the Global Controller in exceptional cases

Ensure regional statutory compliance related to revenue accounting; monitor and provide guidance on related statutory and tax accounting, reporting, and audit

Identify and recommend process improvements to evolve the revenue function

Work closely with peer group in the Revenue Controlling COE incl. the hub

Link in with FP&A and Consolidation teams on the closing schedule, accounting services, and consolidated accounts, with a specific focus for Revenue-related activities

Work with Group Controller on compliance and governance

Partner with Client Sales administration team

Partner with Market Controllers and team (closing cut-off dates, journals, supporting documentation, and local GAAP requirements)

Legal/Contracts Administration locally (if applicable)

Internal & External Audit

Qualifications

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU

A successful Revenue Associate will ensure all basic key performance indicators pertaining to contract processing and revenue accounting are achieved for the respective region. S/he will have built a successful working relationship with the Client Sales Administration team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred

2-6 yrs of AR Billing experience

Fluency in English and local language mandatory; third regional language preferred

Experience working in multinational, multi-cultural environment

Experience working with remote counterparts

Experience working in Finance & some legal contract exposure preferred

Additional Information

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. For more information, visit NIQ.com.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NielsenIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion/

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