Senior Controllership Associate II

Senior Controllership Associate IIFull-timeCompany DescriptionAt Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.Job DescriptionRole SummarySupport global Record-to-Report (R2R) operations by delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financialreporting. The role goes beyond processing to enable stronger stakeholder collaboration and drivecontinuous improvement within a GCC environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and post manual journal entries (MJE) including accruals, prepaids, Bank, Payroll andreclassesExecute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities as per global timelinesPerform balance sheet reconciliations with proper documentation and follow-up on open itemsMaintain GL integrity and ensure alignment with accounting policies (US GAAP/IFRS)Support preparation of management reporting and variance analysisCollaborate with onshore stakeholders/business finance teams for issue resolutionEnsure adherence to SLA timelines and internal controls (SOX compliance)Support internal and external audits with required documentationIdentify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automationParticipate in transition activities and knowledge transfer (if applicable)QualificationsStrong understanding of R2R processes and accounting fundamentalsExperience in month-end close and reconciliationsHands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred)Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups)Ability to work with global stakeholders across time zonesStrong analytical and problem-solving mindsetGood communication and stakeholder management skillQualificationB.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter6–10 years of experience in R2R / General AccountingGCC-Specific ExpectationsMove from a “processing” role to a “business partner” mindsetProactively highlight risks, unusual entries, and variancesEnsure strong documentation and audit readiness cultureAdditional InformationPlease be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with anielsen.comdomain. Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. Always verify that email communications come from an @nielsen.comaddress. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a job offer or communication, please contact Nielsen directly through our official website or verified social media channels.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice