Senior Associate - Revenue Accounting

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• Position Summary:

This individual will be primarily responsible for,

• Leading the Revenue month-end close and related reporting and analysis,
• Ensuring all accounting activity is properly documented and in accordance with SOX controls and internal policy,
• Performing technical accounting research on ad hoc issues,
• Documenting and continuously improving processes.
• Ad hoc travel between DNAP offices may be required.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, analyze, and/or record Revenue Accounting entries to the general ledger (G/L) for month-end closing. This will include recording of revenue, contra revenue, deferred revenue, and complex billing, accounting, and reporting issues.
• Prepare and ensure all documentation for G/L entries meets company policy and SOX compliance and is properly maintained.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure G/L information is accurate, consistent, traceable, and auditable. Ensure all relevant account reconciliations are prepared and reviewed monthly.
• Assist with internal and external audit work, including coordinating the Revenue Accounting request list and SOX testing with the auditors.
• Prepare, edit and update documentation for the DNAP Revenue accounting and compliance process manual.
• Learn the functionality of the Revenue billing systems, SAP and the affiliate/ad sales revenue process.
• Apply knowledge of the fundamental tasks in order to continuously recommend and implement process improvements.
• Lead cross department meetings, prepare agendas, schedule meetings, document and track action items. Escalate issues as appropriate. Own issues and drive issue resolution.
• Perform special or routine projects or duties as assigned.
• Effectively and independently manage deadlines and multiple and conflicting priorities.
• Prepare info for DNI quarterly SEC reporting templates.
• Demonstrate full ownership and completion of tasks.
• Work closely and collaboratively with revenue team and other teams.
• Work effectively with the DNAP AR team. Help create a culture of open communication and information transparency.

• Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or CA Inter or master’s degree in accounting.
• More than 2 years of accounting and reporting experience.
• Preferred understanding of US GAAP for revenue recognition
• Experience with enterprise information systems, SAP a strong plus and preferred.
• Knowledge of media / entertainment industry preferred.
• Superior ability to organize, analyze and concisely present oral and written communication.
• Experience with international accounting and foreign currency transactions a strong plus.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, Excel in particular.
• High integrity individual. Critical thinker and extremely detail-oriented.
• Motivated by challenging, high-energy, flexible environment.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with others.
• Legal right to work in India with English language fluency.

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• Bachelor’s or CA Inter or master’s degree in accounting.
• More than 2 years of accounting and reporting experience.
• Preferred understanding of US GAAP for revenue recognition
• Experience with enterprise information systems, SAP a strong plus and preferred.
• Knowledge of media / entertainment industry preferred.
• Superior ability to organize, analyze and concisely present oral and written communication.
• Experience with international accounting and foreign currency transactions a strong plus.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, Excel in particular.
• High integrity individual. Critical thinker and extremely detail-oriented.
• Motivated by challenging, high-energy, flexible environment.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with others.
• Legal right to work in India with English language fluency.