Revenue Operations Lead

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide 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.

Purpose

Manage all revenue processes relevant markets, including reviewing of contracts, revenue recognition and accounting.  Maintain compliance with accounting standards. Ensure effective internal controls associated with revenue processes are in place and continuously monitored.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Client Service to support sales proposal and contract entry by Client Service, clarify USGAAP/Stat rules and contract interpretation, and where necessary provide training.
• Activly engage with wider teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and guide on contract variations.
• Ensure revenue closing activities, including accruals, provisions and reconciliations, are appropriate and accurate and are performed in accordance with US-GAAP/Stat rules
• Partner with local FP&A and Finance Business Partner to provide clarity on orders and contracts, revenue, billing and receivables and credit management
• Responsible for accurate Revenue-related reporting
• Responsible for the controls on revenue processes and ensuring adequate controllership is maintained at all times; take action on flagged control misses
• Ensure regional statutory compliance related to revenue accounting; monitor and provide guidance on related statutory and tax accounting, reporting, and audit
• Support with the Operational Controller during audits (CAS, statutory, VAT, etc) based on pre-defined way of work according to Global/Regional COE standards
• Provide adequate supervision, coaching and mentoring to wider teams and ensure high degree of energy and engagement
• Track the closing calendar, report and action where necessary to ensure on time closing
• Prepare journals as part of the month end procsss
• Accountable for ontime and accurate balance sheet controls
• Conduct sampline including scoping and documentation on a monthly basis of EOA, EOD and CI.  Where deficiencies are found develop and impliment mitigation plans that enhance controls
• Monitor unbilled accounts receivable, working with relevant teams to ensrue blockers are removed.
• Coordination with the operation controllers for filings and tax complaince
• Review and approve credit note / invoice cancellation rules as per the local VAT laws
• Completion of necessary documentation for fillng forms, obtaining certification of residency for POC clients
• Advise on revenue based queries
• Supporting on audits, CAS/SOX/Stat gathering and sharing documentation with relevant stakeholders

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of revenue accounting
• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• At least 5 years finance experience, within a multinational/multi-cultural environment
• Excellent finance team leading experience
• Knowledge in financial systems such as SAP, HFM, Onestream
• Experience with finance processes & some legal contract exposure Know-How

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