Sr Manager - Billing and Reconciliation for Media Operations

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review reconciliation of Digital & Traditional marketing campaigns (TV, Radio, etc.) on various mediums to ensure accurate billing.
• Review and reconcile Digital & Traditional marketing campaigns (TV, Radio, etc.) on various mediums to ensure accurate billing based on requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams based onshore to define and document billing processes and ensure they align with campaign timelines.
• Ensure closure of reconciliations are on time, the quality and accuracy of deliverables are 100% by conducting quality assurance checks.
• Assist the team in control and manage billing discrepancies, if any, in a timely manner and collaborate with team members to resolve them
• Work with the teams to actualize any rolling budgets month over month.
• Liaison with internal billing departments, accurately code, upload, and reconcile media budgets.
• Communicate status of campaign financials and maintain relationships with partners and onshore teams.
• Act as the first point of escalation for teams across accounts/clients
• Manage team members' attendance, leaves, holidays, and coordinate with IT heads for resolving issues.
• Support, coach and nurture junior members of the team, ensuring their training and development needs are constantly evaluated and fulfilled
• Ensure compliance with company and industry billing standards and regulations Team & Client Management
• Conducting bi-weekly/monthly catchups with onshore leaders to provide account & team performance updates
• Stay informed about industry trends, leveraging insights to identify opportunities for enhancing media/advertising operations
• Create/Review/Oversee process documentation and implement improvements based on feedback
• Set KRA's, assess team performance to maintain a performance scorecard
• Develop individualized growth plans for team members, providing guidance and arranging necessary learning opportunities
• Manage team recruitment and exits, ensuring compliance with HR policies and keeping team members informed.
• Handle ad hoc responsibilities as they arise

Requirements

• Master's or bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance (or equivalent experience).
• Should have 8-12 years of experience in media finance, invoicing, and reconciliation/experience in billing, accounts receivable.
• Have hands on experience in managing reconciliation on platforms like Prisma or any media related software. (Knowledge in Mediaocean applications for Billing management would be a plus -Prisma, MBOX, Broadcast steward, Spot Invoice Toolkit, Print Buy toolkit).
• Strong leadership and management skills and passion to cultivate and grow impactful teams.
• Solid understanding of the advertising and performance marketing landscape,
• Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail & strong communication and collaboration skills.
• High level of accuracy and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical and process-driven approach to work.
• Comfortable working late shift (09:00 PM to 06:00 AM IST)
• We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about billing and digital marketing, we would love to hear from you.
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Job Summary: We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Billing and Reconciliation Specialist with experience in Digital/Traditional media finance to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring billing accuracy for all digital marketing/ traditional marketing campaigns (TV, Radio, etc.). This person will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure media billing & reconciliation processes align with campaign/marketing goals in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. Key

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