Senior Manager – General Accounting (Record to Report) at Nielsen

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Accounting, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

CA/CPA/ACCA (preferred) or MBA Finance with relevant accounting expertise
10+ years of R2R/General Accounting experience in a multinational environment
Strong IFRS/US GAAP knowledge (IFRS 16 preferred)
SAP/ERP and reconciliation tool proficiency (OneStream experience preferred)
Proven experience in people leadership, stakeholder management, and close governance

Responsibilities

Own month-end and quarter-end close activities for assigned entities, ensuring First-Time-Right (FTR) outcomes; review Trial Balance, validate account movements, and ensure accuracy of journals, accruals, and provisions; ensure adherence to close calendar, cut-offs, and controller expectations; drive governance routines including pre-close reviews, WD discipline, and quality checkpoints
Ensure 100% balance sheet reconciliation completeness, accuracy, and timely approvals; identify aged items, risks, and exposures early, driving remediation through root-cause elimination; ensure documentation integrity and audit-ready reconciliations aligned with global policy
Enforce SOX controls, journal approval discipline, evidence standards, and documentation requirements; ensure teams are audit-ready at all times, supporting internal/external audits with transparency and zero repeat findings; maintain compliance with IFRS/US GAAP, NIQ policies, and global control frameworks
Act as the operational partner to Entity/Cluster Controllers, Close Managers, and Finance stakeholders; provide clear, data-driven progress updates, risk visibility, and solution-oriented communication; manage escalations proactively and professionally
Lead a team of Team Leads, Assistant Managers, and Analysts, ensuring clarity of goals, accountability, and performance; drive a performance-based culture with coaching, documented feedback, and role clarity; address bottom talent proactively; build technical, control, and problem-solving capabilities; support succession planning and retention
Reduce rework, improve accuracy, and eliminate process failures through structured CI initiatives; ensure full adoption of global SOPs, standard work practices, and documentation discipline; contribute to simplification, cycle-time reduction, and process efficiency enhancements
Ensure effective use of ERP, OneStream, dashboards, and governance tools across all BAU processes; support automation and analytics use cases to strengthen controls and improve productivity

Skills

Month-End Close

Quarter-End Close

Trial Balance Review

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

SOX Compliance

Journal Approval

Accruals

Provisions

Financial Controls

Audit Preparation

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$45.1MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.

Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.

Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.

The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.

Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.

Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.

Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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