NielsenIQ
Website:
niq.com
Job details:
Key Responsibilities
1. General Accounting (GA)
Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, reclasses, adjustments) with appropriate documentation and approvals
Perform balance sheet reconciliations in OneStream with complete supporting evidence
Investigate and resolve reconciling items, ensuring ageing is controlled and escalated timely
Support balance sheet integrity through accurate reporting and adherence to SOPs
2. Banking & Cash Accounting
Perform bank-to-GL reconciliations ensuring completeness and accuracy
Identify, document, and resolve reconciling items (timing differences, errors, investigations)
Post and clear cash transactions in ERP (e.g., SAP) with audit-ready support
Maintain ageing of open reconciling items and ensure timely closure
3. Intercompany (IC)
Execute intercompany journal entries with correct counterparty coding
Perform IC matching, reconciliation, and settlement activities
Manage IC ageing and resolve mismatches with counterparties
Ensure IC balances are clean, reconciled, and supported with SOX-compliant evidence
4. Fixed Assets (FA)
Manage asset lifecycle accounting including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
Perform FA subledger-to-GL reconciliations with complete documentation
Monitor and clear CIP/WIP balances with proper tracking and escalation
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and audit requirements
5. Internally Developed Software (IDSW)
Validate capitalization eligibility and track WIP/CIP costs
Prepare amortization schedules and ensure accurate postings
Perform IDSW reconciliations between subledger and GL
Maintain audit-ready documentation aligned to policy and controls
6. Lease Accounting
Maintain lease master data (terms, rates, schedules)
Execute lease accounting under IFRS 16 / ASC 842 (ROU assets & liabilities)
Process lease modifications and remeasurements
Perform lease system-to-GL reconciliations with supporting evidence
7. Consolidation Support
Support entity submissions, eliminations, and consolidation activities
Validate intercompany balances, FX translation, and mappings
Assist in preparation of group reporting packs with tie-out support
Ensure completeness and traceability of consolidation inputs
8. Statutory Reporting Support
Prepare statutory adjustments and financial statement support schedules
Assist in statutory reporting packs and local GAAP compliance
Support audit processes including PBC requests and documentation
Ensure reconciliation between statutory and management reporting
9. Month-End Close & Reporting
Support month-end and quarter-end close cycles with adherence to timelines
Ensure all deliverables meet quality, accuracy, and completeness standards
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for reporting packs
Collaborate with controllers and stakeholders for issue resolution
10. Controls, Compliance & Audit
Ensure adherence to SOX/ICFR controls and IPE standards
Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence trails
Support internal and external audits (documentation, walkthroughs, queries)
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and governance frameworks
11. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Identify process gaps and support automation/standardization initiatives
Maintain and update process documentation and SOPs
Contribute to improving reconciliation quality and reducing aged items
Ensure first-time-right delivery through disciplined execution
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience
6 years of experience in R2R / Financial Accounting / Shared Services environment
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of accounting concepts (US GAAP / IFRS basics)
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Knowledge of OneStream / reconciliation tools is an advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (analysis, reconciliations, reporting)
Core Competencies
Technical Expertise: Strong accounting and reconciliation skills
Process Discipline: Adherence to SOPs, controls, and timelines
Analytical Thinking: Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
Stakeholder Collaboration: Effective communication with global teams
Digital Fluency: Ability to work with finance systems and tools
Behavioural Skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
Proactive problem-solving mindset
Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment
Continuous improvement mindset
Key Outcomes / Success Measures
Timely and accurate completion of journals and reconciliations
Reduced ageing of reconciling items and open balances
Audit-ready documentation with minimal rework
High-quality month-end close execution
Strong compliance with SOX/ICFR and internal controls
Additional Information
- Note : This Role is at B3, Level B2 and 3 can apply
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