Job Description:
Rakuten TV is one of Europe’s leading video streaming platforms, offering premium transactional (TVOD) and advertising-based (AVOD/FAST) content to millions of users across more than 40 countries. Backed by Rakuten Group — one of the world’s largest internet services companies — we operate a cutting-edge B2B2C model, partnering with leading device manufacturers, broadcasters, and advertising networks to deliver premium entertainment experiences.
Headquartered in Barcelona, our international team combines deep expertise in technology, content, sales, and finance to drive continued growth across EMEA. We are a data-driven, fast-paced organisation that values intellectual curiosity, ownership, and collaboration.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team, with primary ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Receivable function. This is a broad and high-impact role that spans the full AR cycle — from customer invoicing and credit management through to cash collection, revenue reconciliation, and reporting — with a specific focus on our advertising revenue streams.
The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Operations, Tax, and Business Intelligence teams, and will be a key contributor to our month-end close process.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Accounts Receivable & Revenue – Core Function
Manage the end-to-end AR cycle, including customer onboarding/setup, invoicing, billing, collections, and cash application.
Maintain and reconcile the AR sub-ledger to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness at all times.
Prepare and distribute aged debtor reports and AR dashboards, proactively flagging risks to the Accounting Manager.
Lead the timely issuance of AR statements to customers and coordinate cross-functionally to ensure collections within contractual payment terms.
Ensure compliance with VAT and relevant tax requirements on customer invoices, in close collaboration with the Tax team.
Manage revenue recognition in accordance with IFRS 15, particularly for multi-element and cross-border arrangements.
2. Advertising Revenue – Consolidated Billing & Reporting
Partner with Advertising Sales, Ad Operations, and Client Services teams to generate accurate and timely consolidated billings for cross-border advertising activities.
Reconcile advertising revenue, billings, COGS, and internal reporting tools (e.g. DOMO/Tableau) to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Provide detailed revenue and gross profit analysis by region, channel, and client to support business decision-making.
Work with reseller and programmatic partner teams to obtain delivery reports and ensure correct auto-pay processing.
Consult with the Tax team to review and update invoicing tax logic in line with evolving business structures and cross-border requirements.
3. Intercompany AR
Manage intercompany AR processes, including issuance of intercompany invoices, settlement coordination, reconciliation, and monthly reporting.
Ensure intercompany balances are agreed and reconciled across all entities prior to month-end close.
4. AR Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
Lead and execute all AR-related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including accruals, cut-off entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation in line with accounting policies and internal controls.
Analyse revenue and AR variances versus budget and prior periods, providing clear commentary to Finance leadership.
Provide timely and accurate AR information to support the preparation of financial statements.
5. Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement
Supply appropriate documentation and analysis to internal and external audit teams in a timely manner.
Provide guidance and support to regional teams and business units on AR-related matters and policies.
Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement, automation, and strengthening of internal controls within the AR function.
Contribute to special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Professional certification preferred: CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant hands-on AR ownership.
Strong working knowledge of IFRS (particularly IFRS 15 for revenue recognition); familiarity with Spanish GAAP (PGC) and/or French GAAP is a plus.
Proven track record managing complex billing processes, including cross-border, multi-entity, and programmatic/reseller billing.
Experience in an international finance environment; Big 4 / audit background is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to manage intercompany reconciliation in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
Skills:
Advanced Excel skills
Microsoft Dynamics Business Central strongly preferred.
Experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g. DOMO, Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large data sets and communicate findings clearly.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and drives issues through to resolution.
High level of professional proficiency in English required; Spanish is a strong plus.