Consolidation Lead

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Service Delivery for Group Consolidation team including process architecture, protocols and mechanics and related governance.
• Deliver all periodic services related to Group Consolidation including month-end activities, account reconciliations, periodic reporting, metrics, governance, and internal control.
• Manage quality metrices through service level agreements, performance metrics and continuous governance rhythm.
• Act as a point of Contact for the stakeholders.
• Work closely with other finance business partners to maintain best-in-class processes to bring the efficiency and consistency in the processes.
• Analyze financial data, trends, and patterns to identify potential risks or opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation of new accounting pronouncements including IFRS / US GAAP / Sox Compliance / Other regulatory changes, as required.
• Review the process documentation to ensure standard operating procedures are up to date using the most recent Nielsen toolset.
• Maintain an appropriate system configuration and IT environment to ensure effective and efficient execution of month end close processes.
• Training and upskilling the team members with adequate competency mapping.
• Performance management of Team members.
• Providing support to the countries/regional leads for the quality submission of the Reporting pack,
• Ensure all the intercompany transactions are eliminated,
• Collecting / Creating the back-up for the all the topside Journals posted,
• Perform various checks from group reporting perspective.
• Perform variance analysis for the given accounts and collect the commentaries from Country / R2R teams.
• Equity, dividend and Goodwill reconciliation from group perspective.
• Support external and internal audits with supporting documentation, archive retrieval, journal walk throughs, and other audit requirements under the supervision of the Operational Controller,
• Flexible to work in US shift during Month End.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU

A successful analyst will achieve seamless execution of Consolidation activities. S/he will have met or exceeded expectations on all Consolidation metrics and ensured Process accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Accountant (CA/ CPA/ ACCA)
• 10 + years relevant professional experience with team management in a medium to large international company.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and manage the stakeholders.
• Ability to manage team and provide clear and strategic direction to all team members.
• Excellent knowledge of the statutory requirements and US GAAP / IFRS.
• Working knowledge of any ERP systems (preferably SAP or Oracle).
• Experience in managing a project.

NielsenIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. 

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NielsenIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion/ 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion