Lead - Revenue Assurance Record To Report

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and implement revenue assurance strategies to minimize revenue leakage and maximize revenue realization.
• Manage Order to Cash (O2C) and Record to Report (R2R) processes.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely invoicing and collections.
• Monitor and optimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) to improve cash flow.
• Establish and manage revenue recognition processes in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure proper documentation and service delivery evidence to support accurate billing and collections.
• Maintain commercial contracts and supporting documents in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support timely completion of statutory and other financial audits.
• Prepare and review reports on revenue ageing, collections, forecasts, and revenue performance.
• Analyse revenue data to identify discrepancies, trends, revenue leakage, and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct periodic audits of contracts, billing systems, and financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Delivery, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to streamline revenue processes.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management based on revenue analysis.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen financial controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Guide team members and stakeholders on revenue assurance practices and ensure effective team management.

Preferred candidate profile

• CA or MBA in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1215 years of progressive experience in Revenue Assurance, preferably within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong understanding of telecom business operations, revenue models, billing processes, and commercial contracts.
• Hands-on experience managing Order to Cash (O2C) and Record to Report (R2R) processes.
• Proficiency in Oracle systems and financial reporting applications.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition, applicable accounting standards, financial controls, and reconciliation processes.
• Proven experience in invoicing, collections, accounts receivable, DSO management, revenue ageing, and forecasting.
• Experience in revenue data analysis, identifying discrepancies, and preventing revenue leakage.
• Exposure to statutory audits, contract audits, billing audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; prior startup experience is desirable.