Media Finance Operations - Client Billing & Receivables Lead
Accenture
A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment at the forefront of the media industry.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a world-class team.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible work arrangements.
Join our fun and energetic team at Accenture Song's new media division. We are a global organization dedicated to delivering cutting-edge media platform solutions and data excellence for world-class clients. We offer a collaborative environment with flexible work arrangements where you can truly develop your career.
THE WORK:
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Client Billing & Receivables Lead to manage our client-side financial processes. This vital role focuses on the complete client finance lifecycle, including invoicing, accounts receivable, forecasting support, and revenue tracking. The ideal candidate will ensure financial accuracy, support our delivery teams, and act as a key financial point of contact for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Billing & Invoicing: Coordinate monthly billing cycles with delivery teams to ensure timely and accurate client invoice generation, reconciliation to plans, and submission based on campaign delivery.
Accounts Receivable: Proactively track accounts receivable and consistently follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure healthy cash flow.
Client Data Management: Maintain and ensure the accuracy of all client master data within our trading platform.
Forecasting & Revenue: Collaborate closely with delivery teams to support monthly forecasting cycles and track revenue against projections.
Client Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for all client finance-related questions, reconciliations, and queries.
Compliance: Ensure all billing activities comply with client schedules, terms, and reconciliation requirements.
Reporting & Analysis: Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on client profitability, unbilled media, revenue, and delivery slippage. Help identify billing issues or trends affecting financial performance.
HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Proven experience in an accounts receivable, client billing, or media finance role.
Strong understanding of the order-to-cash cycle.
Experience collaborating with account management or delivery teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships from a financial perspective.
Proficiency with financial software and trading platforms; experience with Accenture's systems is a plus.
Strong skills in financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis.
Skills & Competencies
Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in invoice creation, data management, and financial reconciliation.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for managing client queries and collaborating effectively with internal teams.
Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying and resolving billing discrepancies and forecasting variances.
Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage deadlines across multiple billing cycles and reporting requirements.
Analytical Mindset: Ability to analyze financial data to provide insights into profitability, revenue, and cash flow trends.
Benefits of Working for Us:
Holistic well-being program
18 weeks paid parental leave.
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Structured career development plan
Local and international career opportunities – many of our team members have worked across the globe!
Employee recognition program
Flexible Work Arrangements - centred around our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
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