Mdg Associate

**Company Description**
**Job Description** ABOUT THIS JOB**

At Nielsen, a Shared Service Center (SSC) MDG team is responsible for Master data maintenance of Nielsen records with respect to Customers, vendors, Materials and Financials. They do creation, Changes, extend, Block and unblock activities of master data.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- MDG carries new customer Creation/Change/Extend for existing customer database for all the Nielsen Companies for all regions. Customer master data is the data you require to conduct business relationships with your customers. It includes address, VAT or TAX ID, Corporate Group aka HFM Code, Reconciliation accounts, House bank, and terms of payment, for example. It also controls how business transactions are posted to a customer account and how the posted data is processed.
- The Vendor Master database contains information about the vendors that supply an enterprise. This information is stored in individual vendor master records. A vendor master record contains the vendor’s database also we are maintaining a region wise exceptions for North America, Europe, APAC and LATAM. Vetting process is mandatory for all the Vendors creations and we needs to approach the controllers for approval process across regions.
- Material Master is the process of creation of Material for the particular company codes with the support of SAPFICO team, we are maintaining the material creation and Extend as per the forms submitted by the requesters.
- Finance Master is the Data for GL, Cost Center, Profit Center and also HFM Table Maintenance and Accounting Clerk Maintenance based on the approval provide by the controllers and we are maintaining a separate forms with reference for all the finance materials.
- For special projects we use separate LSMW (Mass upload template) for every project we received. Mass clean up activities for business units are taken up Via special projects by getting necessary approval.
- Data Migration is the special activity performed by the MDG team when new acquisition happened in the business. We will work with the end customer and sharing the process knowledge in the daily calls. We have core responsibility for the end to end data migration. We will provide the results to the clients which we tested in both GRQ & GRP.
- Work with employees, Associate Operational Controller, Operational Controller and their teams on compliance and governance.
- Work with AR, AP and GL Team internally on processes and systems.
- Link up with internal audit for internal control or audit purposes.

**A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU**

A successful MDG team lead will achieve a balanced coordination and seamless execution of MDG activities and project related activities for his/her markets. S/he will have delivered on all process governance and controllership metrics. S/he will have met or exceeded expectations on all metrics and ensured solid controls are in place and functioning.
**Qualifications** Must have’s -**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business Administration/Finance/IT
- Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy while meeting strict deadline.
- Effectively manage time and priorities and work efficiently
- Self-motivated and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent analytical and excel skills ( V-lookups )
- Strong customer service orientation: need good listening and communication skills
- Proven problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to take action in solving issues

**Preferred -**
- Experience ( 0-2 years ) with ERP systems (SAP module is a preferred )
- Experience with MDG is preferred ( Vendor, customer, GL, cost center, profit center, material master )
- Working knowledge of accounting concepts under U.S. GAAP and preferably with IFRS/Local GAAP and SOX compliance
- Experience in leading Finance and IT Projects
- Able to troubleshoot and resolve master data issues
- Able to lead team initiatives

**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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