At NielsenIQ, Senior Manager – R2R is responsible for managing and supervising the overall R2R, month end close process, governance, and metrics covering all record-to-report, banking, fixed assets, intercompany, financial reporting and compliance.
Responsibilities –
• Manage the Service Delivery for Record to Report, fixed assets accounting, Banking, Leases, including process architecture, protocols and mechanics and related governance.
• Deliver all periodic services related to R2R and general financial accounting, including month-end activities, account reconciliations, periodic reporting, metrics, governance, and internal control.
• Manage R2R quality metrices through service level agreements, performance metrics and continuous governance rhythm. • Act as a Single point of Contact for the stakeholders.
• Deliver, standardize, and drive process efficiency in for month end close activities, banking, fixed assets, intercompany reconciliation, and financial reporting processes.
• 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
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU
A successful Senior Manager will achieve a balanced coordination and seamless execution of all month end closing activities, fixed assets, banking, intercompany reconciliation and financial reporting. S/he will have delivered on all process governance and controllership metrics. S/he will have promoted leadership and talent development within the COE team and have willingly demonstrated values and behaviours as a senior finance leader.
• Qualified Accountant (CA/ CPA/ ACCA) • 10 + years relevant professional experience with team management in a medium to large international company. • Strong understanding of IFRS 16 is essential. • Working knowledge on lease accounting, lease management tools and relevant US GAAP is preferred.
• 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.
Our Benefits
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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