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Job Details


Kantar is the worlds leading marketing data and analytics company. We have a complete, unique, and rounded understanding of how people think, feel and act; globally and locally in over 90 markets. By combining the deep expertise of our people, our data resources and benchmarks and our innovative analytics and technology, we help our clients understand people and inspire growth.

The
Job Accounting & Billing Manager
will handle the revenue recognition and job accounting process at Kantar Business Services (KBS). This role will work alongside the BPO team, performing the monthly process of recognition of revenue and will coordinate the year end qualitative revenue recognition process.
Role Description

Strategic oversight of end-to-end job accounting processes and billing, across KBS and BPO teams.

Work with Finance Business Partners and Project Managers to ensure understanding and compliance with processes and requirements that directly impact revenue recognition.

Work with the BPO to ensure job closure process is performed timely and accurately.

Validate qualitative review of journal entries resulting from job hard closures and %s PoC Year-End IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition compliance.

Build and account for non-standard jobs and coordinate the monthly non-standard job revenue and direct cost recognition process where applicable.

Support KBS in job accounting judgements when local knowledge or liaison is needed, including but not limited to IFRS15 direct cost recognition and revenue, PO and persuasive evidence and cost allocator job accounting.

Support the KBS and Finance BP in review of accrued and deferred revenue, ensuring action is taken by the business and issues resolved timely.

Co-ordinate local audit activity with the business, alongside the activity undertaken at the KBS, and provide internal and external auditors with requested documentation related to jobs/revenue/direct costs.

Participate in special finance projects as required, including process improvement initiatives and M&A activities.

Ensure billing plan are accurate, budget and / or date changes are updated according to controls requirements.

Ensure billing timeliness and accuracy.

Improve system integrations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Management.

Role Requirements & Capabilities


Bachelors/University degree in a related field.

Validated experience as a Senior Accountant or equivalent role, with a minimum of 2 years recent experience with Job Accounting and familiar with the straight-line revenue recognition method at Kantar.

Understanding of cost allocator and cost tracker jobs and how to lead them.

Strong understanding of local GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, with the ability to interpret and apply with judgement to a sophisticated business.

A keen eye for accuracy that builds trust in analysis being provided.

Ability to challenge the status quo and demonstrate outside of the box thinking.

Knowledge of ERP systems, processes, and workflow technology.

Full proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Proficient English (written and spoken), and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (Kantar). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s) and for consideration for potential future opportunities by Kantar and its affiliate Kantar group companies.

Why join Kantar?
We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to encourage new thinking and craft the world we live in! We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with sophisticated technologies, nobody knows people better than Kantar.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our people are looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for our people is our highest priority, and we encourage our people to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage our colleagues to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all, and were flexible in our approach to ensure people feel included and accepted! Were committed to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, which is why we welcome applications from all background and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not a perfect fit, wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.


Country

Portugal


Why join Kantar?


We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match, wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.