Sme - Statutory Accounting

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. At NielsenIQ, an R2R SME is responsible for the overall process architecture, Quality, governance, and metrics covering all record-to-report, banking, fixed assets and share services accounting and compliance for the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- It’s an Individual Contributor role wherein you are responsible to manage R2R quality Metrices through service level agreements, performance metrics and continuous governance rhythm.
- Support various projects related to Efficiency, Controls, Transformation, Metrices and Governance within R2R function.
- Deliver, standardize, and drive efficiency in continuous finance processes in record-to
- report, banking, fixed assets and FinOps accounting processes.
- Manage the banking activities Quality, audit, and compliance activities.
- Develop and implement procedures and operational ways of work in a standardized, efficient, and effective manner in the realm of the R2R and general financial accounting stream.
- Maintain R2R and general financial accounting related internal controls; ensure robust account reconciliations and SOX compliance.
- Maintain thorough and current understanding of GAAP. Keep abreast of emerging accounting and reporting standards. Support the implementation of new accounting pronouncements as required.
- Communicate and collaborate routinely with finance colleagues at various levels, providing direction related to key processes and related changes, the sharing of best practices and keeping them abreast of initiatives that have a global impact.
- Maintain an appropriate system configuration and IT environment to ensure effective and efficient execution of R2R and general financial accounting continuous finance processes.

A successful R2R SME will achieve a balanced coordination and Quality Results of all R2R and general financial accounting related activities.

QUALIFICATIONS
- CA / CMA (CWA) / CPA Qualified
- Over 5 years relevant professional experience in a medium to large multinational company
- Knowledge of Accounting Standards is mandatory (US-GAAP and/or IFRS)
- Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements is preferred.
- Mandatory Working experience with ERPs, Reporting and Reconciliation systems (preferably SAP / Blackline)
- Experience in Process Improvements / Automations is preferred.
- Experience with project management is preferred.
- Problem Solving attitude.
- Strong communication skills, team player, leadership traits

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
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.

**Additional Information**

**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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