R2R Associate (12months contractual role)

Nielsen; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nielsen is seeking a skilled R2R professional in Mumbai to support global Record-to-Report operations. You will deliver accurate financial reporting, drive improvements, and coordinate with onshore teams for issue resolution.

Role involves month-end close, reconciliations, and SAP ECC/SAP S/4HANA migrations, with emphasis on policy adherence and SOX controls. Relevant finance qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of R2R processes and accounting fundamentals.
• Experience in month-end close and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post manual journal entries (MJE) including accruals, prepaids, Bank, Payroll and reclasses.
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities as per global timelines.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations with proper documentation and follow-up on open items.
• Maintain GL integrity and ensure alignment with accounting policies (US GAAP/IFRS).
• Support preparation of management reporting and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with onshore stakeholders/business finance teams for issue resolution.
• Ensure adherence to SLA timelines and internal controls (SOX compliance).
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation.

Skills

R2R processes

Month-end close

SAP S/4HANA

Excel (pivot tables)

Global stakeholders

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Company Description
At 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 Description
Role Summary
Support global Record-to-Report (R2R) operations by delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. The role goes beyond processing to enable stronger stakeholder collaboration and drive continuous improvement within a GCC environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post manual journal entries (MJE) including accruals, prepaids, Bank, Payroll and reclasses
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities as per global timelines
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations with proper documentation and follow-up on open items
• Maintain GL integrity and ensure alignment with accounting policies (US GAAP/IFRS)
• Support preparation of management reporting and variance analysis
• Collaborate with onshore stakeholders/business finance teams for issue resolution
• Ensure adherence to SLA timelines and internal controls (SOX compliance)
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation
• Participate in transition activities and knowledge transfer (if applicable)
• Understanding of SAP R2R processes in both ECC / S/4HANA environments.
• Hands-on experience in SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA migration.

Qualifications
Required Skills

• Strong understanding of R2R processes and accounting fundamentals
• Experience in month-end close and reconciliations
• Hands-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 zones
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Qualification
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B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter

2–5 years of experience in R2R / General Accounting

GCC-Specific Expectations
Move from a “processing” role to a “business partner” mindset
Proactively highlight risks, unusual entries, and variances