Role Overview:

- The Accounting Senior Specialist - O2C is a key contributor within Kantar's integrated Global Finance function, responsible for delivering high-quality operational finance services across Job Management, Billing, Revenue Recognition, and Cash Allocation.

- Reporting to the Q2C Tower Lead, this role ensures accurate and compliant execution of end-to-end Order-to-Cash processes in line with Group policies, statutory requirements, and service level expectations.

- The role involves close collaboration with global stakeholders, driving operational excellence, process adherence, and continuous improvement within a shared services / GBS environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Order-to-Cash & Job Accounting Operations:

- Manage end-to-end Job Accounting, Billing, Invoicing, Revenue Recognition, and Cash Allocation processes.

- Ensure accurate job setup, maintenance, closure, and financial tracking in accordance with approved contracts and pricing structures.

- Apply straight-line revenue recognition methodology in line with Kantar policies and accounting standards.

- Perform timely and accurate billing, including milestone, periodic, and ad-hoc invoicing.

Policy Compliance & Financial Governance:

- Ensure strict adherence to Group Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) and accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance standards.

- Review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and issue resolution.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Act as a key liaison with commercial teams, project managers, finance partners, AR teams, and global stakeholders.

- Proactively resolve billing disputes, revenue recognition issues, and cash application discrepancies.

- Partner with leadership to improve service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

Reporting, Analysis & Controls:

- Prepare and review periodic reports related to billing accuracy, revenue recognition, job profitability, and AR metrics.

- Identify variances, risks, and control gaps; recommend corrective actions.

- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.

Process Improvement & Transformation:

- Contribute to process standardization, automation, and transformation initiatives within the GBS/Q2C function.

- Support change management activities, including system upgrades, policy changes, and process transitions.

- Mentor junior team members and provide functional guidance where applicable.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education (Preferred):

- MBA - Finance

- CA / CFA / CPA / CWA or equivalent professional qualification

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Management (mandatory)

Experience Requirements:

- 5-10 years of relevant experience in Job Accounting / O2C / Billing / Revenue Recognition

- Prior team leadership or supervisory experience

- Strong exposure to complex job structures and stakeholder management

- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Job Accounting

- Strong familiarity with straight-line revenue recognition methodology

- Proven experience in Billing, AR, O2C, Revenue Recognition, or Finance Operations

Technical & Functional Skills:

- Strong knowledge of Order-to-Cash (O2C / Q2C) processes

- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent preferred)

- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, with working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word

- Strong understanding of accounting principles, controls, and compliance frameworks

- Experience working in a Global Business Services (GBS) or shared services environment preferred