About the role

Job Description: Media Invoice Reconciliation Analyst / Media Finance Analyst

Role Overview

The Media Invoice Reconciliation Analyst is responsible for end-to-end reconciliation of media invoices, ensuring accuracy between booked, billed, and paid data for US-based media clients. The role requires strong expertise in Mediaocean tools, stakeholder coordination, and compliance with financial controls and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Handle end-to-end media invoice reconciliation using Mediaocean and DDS, ensuring accuracy across booked, billed, and paid transactions for US-based clients.
Match and validate TV media buys against vendor invoices, insertion orders (IOs), and delivery/traffic reports.
Liaise with media buyers, vendors, AP teams, and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve discrepancies, including short payments, duplicate billings, and unmatched buy lines.
Process and track clearing and un-clearing of invoices, ensuring correct financial postings and prevention of duplicate payments in downstream accounting systems.
Prepare and circulate weekly discrepancy and reconciliation reports, highlighting open items, root causes, and resolution timelines.
Extract and analyze buy details, delivery data, and discrepancy trends using Mediaocean DDS and reporting tools for reconciliation and client reporting.
Support client audits and compliance reviews by maintaining accurate documentation, reconciliation logs, and adherence to internal control procedures.
Mentor and support new joiners by providing training on media reconciliation processes, Mediaocean/DDS tools, and client SLAs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Accounts Payable, Media Planners, and Buyers to identify process improvement opportunities, reduce turnaround time, and enhance reconciliation accuracy.

Skills & Competencies

Strong working knowledge of Mediaocean, DDS, and media reconciliation workflows
Understanding of TV media buying, insertion orders, and vendor billing cycles
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across geographies
Experience in audit support, compliance, and internal controls
Strong communication and documentation skills

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field
5+ years of experience in media finance, media reconciliation, or agency operations
Experience working with US media clients preferred

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