ABOUT THIS JOB Nielsen’s Corporate Audit Staff (CAS) is a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly-selective team. CAS serves not only as an independent internal audit function, but also as a leadership development program. CAS provides objective assurance over Nielsen’s financials and has reporting accountability to Nielsen’s management team, Audit Committee, and External Audit partner. As Nielsen is a global enterprise, CAS has audit responsibilities over ~40 countries. In addition to audit work, CAS engages in projects that support critical strategic initiatives to support Nielsen.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Mentor junior audit associates throughout the audit process through active coaching, training, and review of work
Own and manage select audit or process reviews with minimal manager supervision
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls by performing audits. This includes planning, scoping, testing, and drafting audit reports
Identify control deficiencies, inconsistencies, and/or incidents of fraud or misconduct
Present findings/recommendations to senior leaders. Partner with the business to develop remediation plans and support best practice sharing
Provide independent assurance on business compliance with policy, and internal controls
Contribute to the development of audit process improvements and efficiency, including the development of automated routines
Work on high impact projects related to process improvement, analytics, financial reporting, etc. and present results to senior leaders
Embrace an analytical mindset to help identify and assess business risks
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a related area (finance, accounting)
Additional audit degrees/qualifications like masters qualifications like CA, CPA, CIA, MBA or if pursuing the same (preferable)
3-4 (Post-Bachelor’s degree) years of experience in accounting, finance, auditing or equivalent experience
Strong analytical, audit, investigative, and problem-solving/critical thinking skills
Outstanding project management skills and the ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple workstreams
Natural interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization and across various cultures
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of organization and with various cultures
Advanced skills in Microsoft office (Excel is imperative), and Google Suite of products. Understanding of data analytics/visualization tools & process automation
Knowledge of SAP (S4 Hana) is a plus
Strong communication skills with the ability to pitch out reports to senior leadership and have productive discussions with external auditors
Knowledge of US GAAP and IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
