R2R LEAD GLOBAL FINANCIAL CONTROLLING - PUNE
ABOUT THIS JOB
At Nielsen, a R2R Lead Responsible for the overall process architecture, governance, and metrics covering all record-to-report, banking, fixed assets and share services accounting processing and compliance for the region.
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Deliver, standardize and drive efficiency in continuous finance processes in record-to- report, banking, fixed assets and shared services accounting processes in the region.
● Lead the shared services and fixed assets accounting within the region, including process architecture, protocols and mechanics and related governance.
● Ensure delivery of R2R shared service centre activities throughout the region (if applicable). Manage R2R shared service centre quality levels through service level agreements, performance metrics and continuous governance rhythm.
● Lead the banking activities processing, audit and compliance activities within the region.
● Run all periodic processes related to R2R and general financial accounting, including month-end activities, account reconciliations, periodic reporting, metrics, governance and internal control.
● Work with Business Finance and Global COE colleagues to maintain best-in-class processes and application of policies.
● Develop and implement procedures and operational ways of work in a standardized, efficient and effective manner for all markets in the region in the realm of the R2R and general financial accounting stream.
● Maintain R2R and general financial accounting related internal controls within the region; 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 regional 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

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

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