SME - Leases at Nielsen

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Accounting, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant with 4+ years' corporate experience
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting of a multinational company / Consulting Firm
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP module is a plus)
  • Strong understanding of IFRS 16 (essential)
  • Working knowledge on lease accounting, lease management tools and relevant US GAAP (preferred)
  • Advanced Excel working knowledge
  • PowerPoint experience (preferred)
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Self-motivated and ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Strong customer service orientation with good listening and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for month-end close activities, account reconciliations, preparing & posting of journals, PPE accounting and lease accounting
  • Preparing reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies as needed
  • Fixed assets (Leases & Intangibles) reconciliations
  • Preparing the financial statements in accordance with local reporting requirements (IFRS/ US GAAP)
  • Ensure that country level reporting packs are submitted to the consolidation team on or before the stipulated time with good quality
  • Providing support to the countries for the quality submission of the Reporting pack
  • Ensure all the intercompany transactions are eliminated
  • Process intercompany cost allocations and ensure that all the approved contracts are processed with efficiency and accuracy
  • Submit the consolidated financials after all eliminations and checks with the corporate team
  • Collecting / Creating the back-up for all the topside journals posted
  • Support external and internal audits with supporting documentation, archive retrieval, journal walk-throughs, and other audit requirements
  • Maintain internal process documentation to reflect the most up-to-date ways of work
  • Ensure standard operating procedures are operationalized and consistent in both content and format with expectations laid out by Global Financial Controlling
  • Provide support to internal audit for internal control or audit purposes

Skills

Month-end close
Account reconciliations
Journal entries
PPE accounting
Lease accounting
Fixed assets
Intangibles
IFRS
US GAAP
Financial statements
Intercompany eliminations
Cost allocations
Group consolidation
Audit support
Internal controls
R2R
Process documentation
SOP

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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