Senior Controllership Associate II

Nielsen; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nielsen is seeking an experienced R2R professional in Mumbai, India to support global Record-to-Report operations. You will deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and enable stronger collaboration with stakeholders across time zones in a GCC environment.

Key duties include executing month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintaining GL integrity while aligning with US GAAP/IFRS. You will participate in process improvements and audits, driving standardization and automation

Qualifications

• Experience in R2R and general accounting fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post manual journal entries (MJE) including accruals, prepaids, Bank, Payroll and reclasses.

Skills

R2R processes

Month-end close

ERP SAP S/4HANA

Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Global stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

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

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)

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

Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter
• 5-10 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
• Ensure strong documentation and audit readiness culture