NielsenIQ
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Job Description
Role Summary
The Senior Manager – GA is the cornerstone of close excellence and balance sheet integrity within their scope. The role ensures that every financial result is accurate, audit-ready, and delivered with confidence—while building a capable, accountable, and continuously improving team.
Role Purpose
The Senior Manager – General Accounting is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely financial results for an assigned cluster of entities. The role ensures disciplined month-end close execution, robust balance sheet governance, SOX-compliant controls, and strong partnership with Controllers. This leader drives performance, uplifts process maturity, and develops a high-performing accounting team that demonstrates accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Close Execution and Financial Accuracy
Review Trial Balance, validate account movements, and ensure accuracy of journals, accruals, and provisions.
Ensure full adherence to close calendar, cut-offs, and controller expectations, maintaining a zero-surprise environment.
2. Balance Sheet Governance and Risk Management
Identify aged items, risks, and exposures early, driving remediation through root-cause elimination.
3. Controls and Compliance
Enforce SOX controls, journal approval discipline, evidence standards, and documentation requirements.
4. Stakeholder Management
5. People Leadership and Capability Development
Lead a team of Team Leads, Assistant Managers, and Analysts, ensuring clarity of goals, accountability, and performance.
6. Continuous Improvement and Standardisation
7. Digital, Automation, and Analytics Adoption
Qualifications
Additional Information
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
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