Job Summary 
 
At NielsenIQ, it is important for us to be connected in many ways.  As part of the Global Payroll Center of Excellence, the Payroll Financial Analyst will play a critical role in delivering Payroll and Financial Services Globally. This incumbent will work cross-functionally with HR, Finance and other internal and external Stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial control of salaries, payment runs, reconciliations, third party and vendor payments.  The role reports directly into the Global Payroll Operational Lead and will support our Global Payroll function at NielsenIQ. 
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities 
 

• Control Global Payroll budget, ensure invoices from vendors are reviewed and approved.  Monitor and track cost and expenditure.  Provide data analytics as required 

• Perform all aspects of the third-party Payroll payable function by matching purchase orders to invoices and entering the invoices into SAP/TAP according to NielsenIQ’s policies. 

• Ensures day-to-day Payroll financial transactions are timely recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with NielsenIQ’s policies and SOX controls.  

• Perform month-end closing activities including expense accruals, journal entries and supporting schedules/analysis.  

• Prepare the reconciliation of Payroll payables-related general ledger accounts in accordance with NielsenIQ’s policies. 

• Payroll Accountancy experience 

• Deliver year end payroll processes  

• Support with internal and external audit and tax-related activities, including preparation of data and evidence as required 

• Support with Finance and HR queries  

• Build positive relationships to ensure successful collaborations to be able to respond to internal payroll questions, and handle ad-hoc payroll requests. 

• Prepare Payroll financial and ad hoc reports as required 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Experience & Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting | Finance | Administration 

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll operational and/or accounting experience for a multinational company 

• Attention to detail, professional awareness, and sense of urgency for employee questions; be able to spot errors or exceptions quickly. 

• Able to demonstrate a strong ability to absorb multiple country regulations and complexities 

• Strong experience with Microsoft Office. 

• Excellent communicator and collaborator. 

• SAP AP/ PY / Workday experience a plus. 

• English profiency (advanced level) 

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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