Financial Controller with German

at  Nielsen

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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

• 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