Senior Manager - Billing and Reconciliation for Media Operations

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Department: Mediabrands - India

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

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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At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

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About IPG Mediabrands 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.