Senior Analyst - Billing Operations

Overview

Perform and support standard Operational Finance activities across Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay and Record to Report, and manage the monthly billing process with internal teams and the client.

What you'll do

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, maintain process documentation and ensure audit compliance
• Execute process deliverables as required, ensuring error-free processing
• Manage the monthly financial process and work with the planning, activation and billing teams and the client
• Discuss reporting and billing questions, resolve variances between billed and planned amounts, and close out quarterly POs 90 days after MOS
• Track and monitor active POs and authorizations
• Ensure discrepancies are resolved within 90 days after MOS
• Provide timely, accurate and meaningful information and reports to the AOR Leadership Team and the client, including monthly and quarterly client reporting
• Develop and manage group operations systems, controls, policies and procedures
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with clients and the AOR Leadership Team
• Stay on top of business and client/agency concerns to head off issues early
• Investigate opportunities to provide better reporting and analysis support
• Ensure collaboration among all groups and foster teamwork
• Provide management updates and solicit feedback and direction when appropriate
• Keep the team informed of client and internal agency issues and changes in account status
• Keep current with industry trends, tools, systems, research, resources and associations
• Respond appropriately to problems and issues and seek lasting solutions rather than quick fixes
• Ensure appropriate Finance/Accounting staff utilization
• Provide guidance to team members and nurture a team environment
• Train, motivate and develop new Assistants/Associates on billing and budget management procedures
• Construct and deliver accurate, honest and timely performance management documents

What you'll need

• 5 to 8 years' experience in Agency Media Operations, developing and managing process, policy and procedure
• Knowledge of accepted accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of auditing principles and practices
• Demonstrated strong systems and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail, solid business instincts, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• High-level proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Details

• Location: Bangalore
• Full time, permanent