Revenue Associate

At Nielsen, a Revenue associate administer, review and validate sales contracts in order to recognize revenue and establish a billing plan in accordance with Global and Regional policies and procedures. Partner with relevant Client Service teams to drive USGAAP & statutory compliance. Support all other revenue and billing processes including closing and reconciliations. 

Responsibilities:

• Administer sales contract and order processing for the respective country in coordination with Client Service.
• Prepare billing runs, customer invoicing and perform month-end activities related to revenue and          receivables 
• Work with Revenue Controlling team to support their deliverables 
• 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 together with the Operational Controller 
• Perform revenue accounting and recognition in accordance with US-GAAP criteria and maintain relevant documentation for auditing purposes 
• Provide regional input on revenue reporting to the Revenue Controller 
• Perform the controls on revenue processes in scope and ensure adequate controllership is maintained at all times; flag to the Revenue 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 
• Assist the Revenue Controller locally on IT/Digital projects pertaining to revenue processes (i.e. SAP Order To Invoice , Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) for respective market or region 
• Identify and recommend process improvements to evolve the revenue function 
• Work closely with peer group in the Revenue Controlling COE incl. the hub 
• Coordinate 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 in with Client Service leadership and commercial teams 
• Partner with Operational Controller and team (closing cut-off dates, journals, supporting documentation, and local GAAP requirements) 
• Legal/Contracts Administration locally (if applicable) 
• Internal & External Audit 
• Shared Service Centre (if outsourced) 
• External Audit or Consultants 

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 market. S/he will have built a successful working relationship with Client Service. 

• 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 

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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