OTI Team Lead

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.

At NielsenIQ, an OTI Team Lead is responsible for the overall architecture, governance, and metrics covering all Order to Invoice, reviews and ensure all 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

• Monitor and manage the Order to invoice function through the preparation and publication of monthly KPIs, ensuring regular review and initiating process changes to standardize, improve performance and efficiency related to Contracts processing, Revenue Accounting, and Revenue Controllership.
• Adopt a regional & global agenda and link in with our stakeholders to drive process improvement, systems development, standardization and controls enhancement
• Exercise controllership & oversee the Order to invoice process in accordance with US-GAAP criteria
• Own the controls design, implementation, and monitoring on Order to invoice related processes Support & monitor the adherence to the IC rules & processes
• Lead talent development of the Revenue Associates through recruitment, training, coaching, project assignment, empowerment
• Partner with Revenue Controllers and other finance teams to provide clarity and support on Pipeline, Orders and contracts, Revenue Recognition, Billing, Credit Management and Ownership of relevant Balance sheet accounts
• Support the Regional & Global clients fund management in conjunction with the FP&A & FBP team
• Co-Manage the BCC rhythm for Unbilled and AR for all key clients and markets
• Own the month end close process and accrual approval in conjunction with the Revenue
• Internal & External Audit
• Document maintenance (end to end such as SOP, Process Map, cheat sheet, etc.)
• Excellent leadership skills on people and process Management
• Hands-on experience in performance review Management

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU

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

• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• 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
• Strong leadership & people management skills

Our Benefits

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

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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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 NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion