Associate Revenue Financial Controller - German Speaker

An opportunity has arisen for a bright part experienced Accountant, with solid knowledge of technology tools, to join a growing finance team.  Nielsen is commercially and entrepreneurial minded and offers a fast paced and challenging environment that will drive you to progress and develop.  

As a global provider of information and insights and the world’s largest information and measurement Company, we believe providing our clients a precise understanding of the consumer is the key to making the right decisions that can lead to profitable growth. 

• Manage sales contract and order processing for own accounts in coordination with Revenue Controller & Client Service
• Interface with Client Service & offshore accounting team to manage sales contracts & order processing
• Ensure adequate performance and reporting on the following by leveraging both onshore and offshore resources:
• Customer invoicing
• Credit management
• Issue resolution and dispute management
• Accounts Receivable management, incl. cash collection and allocation
• Customer credit verification
• Support Revenue Controller in adopting a regional agenda and link in with offshore partners to standardise revenue processes 
• Support revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP criteria and assist in maintaining relevant documentation for auditing purposes
• Support the Revenue Controller in delivering appropriate & accurate  revenue accounting in accordance with US GAAP
• Provide an overview to Revenue Controller and Finance Business Partner on pipeline, orders and contracts, revenue, billing and receivables and credit management 
• Work with Revenue Controller in providing input on revenue related accruals and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Support Revenue Controller in the implementing & monitoring of adequate controls on revenue processes to support & maintain adequate controllership at all times
• Assist Revenue Controller in regional statutory compliance related to revenue accounting, reporting, and audit as required
• Assist Revenue Controller in local projects pertaining to revenue processes

• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Fluency in German and English is mandatory; third regional language preferred
• Strongly preferred knowledge of SAP and Salesforce
• Experience working in multinational, multi-cultural environment
• Experience working with remote counterparts
• 3 Years Experience working in Finance

Diversity

Here at Nielsen, we believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Nielsen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people that are excited to work for us, regardless of their background - so please get in touch!

Nielsen provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to any protected characteristics under local law.

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