Finance Internal Audit Associate

Nielsen; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Vehicle option / incentive eligibility

Job summary

Nielsen in New York City seeks a Finance Audit Associate to join a fast-paced Internal Audit team. You will execute audits, assess internal controls and ICFR, and support global processes across multiple countries.

You will analyze data, prepare workpapers, communicate findings to management and external auditors, and help advance process improvements including automation with analytics and AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• 2+ years in accounting, finance, auditing or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and/or international standards.
• Knowledge of IIA standards and COSO internal control frameworks.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel) and Google Suite.
• Understanding and use of AI tools responsibly.
• Understanding data analytics/visualization tools and automation.
• Strong analytical, audit, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and ability to deliver in fast-paced environment.
• Proactive with initiative, ownership and autonomy.
• Interpersonal skills across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Execute ICFR testing across processes with documentation.
• Identify deficiencies and remediation plans; track closure.
• Prepare audit workpapers supporting conclusions.
• Communicate scope, progress, findings and recommendations.
• Provide assurance on policy, governance and controls.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation using analytics/AI.
• Work on high impact projects and present results to senior leaders.
• Apply analytical mindset to assess business risks.
• Collaborate with multicultural team across time zones.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IIA standards

COSO framework

data analytics

AI tools usage

project management

communication skills

analytical thinking

audit investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

CIA

Tools

Excel

Google Suite

SAP

Oracle

AuditBoard

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

Nielsen’s Corporate Audit Staff (CAS) is a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly-selective team. CAS provides objective assurance over Nielsen’s reported financials and has reporting accountability to Nielsen’s management team, Audit and Risk Committee, and External Audit partner. As Nielsen is a global enterprise, CAS has audit responsibilities in ~35 countries. Besides audit work, CAS engages in projects that support process improvement and critical strategic initiatives to support Nielsen.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Audit Associate to execute audits within our dynamic Internal Audit function. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to grow their career within a rapidly evolving, successful organization with consistent exposure to diverse business processes and technologies, contributing directly to the integrity of our financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Execute timely and accurate testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) across various business processes (e.g. Revenue, Financial Monitoring, Payroll, etc.). This includes walkthroughs, control observation, sample selection, and documentation of results.
• Identify control deficiencies, inconsistencies, and/or incidents of fraud. Assess the significance and partner with process owners to develop appropriate remediation plans. Track remediationefforts to ensure timely and effective closure.
• Prepare comprehensive, clear, and well-organized audit workpapers supporting audit conclusions, ensuring adherence to professional audit standards.
• Effectively communicate audit scope, progress, findings, and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including management and external auditors.
• Provide independent assurance on business compliance with policy, governance, and internal controls.
• Contribute to the development of audit process improvements and efficiency, including the development of automated routines through utilization of analytical tools and AI.
• Work on high impact projects related to process improvement, analytics, financial reporting, etc. and present results to senior leaders.
• Embrace an analytical mindset to help identify and assess business risks.
• Collaborate with a multicultural team located across multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area (finance, accounting).
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, finance, auditing or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or relevant international accounting standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of internal auditing standards (e.g. IIA standards) and internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft office (Excel is imperative), and Google Suite of products.
• Understanding & execution of AI tools and the effective, responsible use of said tools.
• Understanding & execution of data analytics/visualization tools & process automation.
• Strong analytical, audit, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding project management skills and the ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple workstreams.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance audit value and efficiency, demonstrating strong initiative, ownership, and the ability to operate effectively and autonomously with minimal guidance in a fast-paced, global setting.
• Possesses a positive and constructive attitude, paired with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and a proven eagerness to quickly learn and successfully adopt new technologies, accounting standards, and business practices.
• Natural interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization and across various cultures

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Professional certification such as CPA or CIA.
• Experience with audit software and/or ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, AuditBoard).
• Industry-specific experience relevant to the Media industry.
• Big 4 Public Accounting experience.

Additional Information

Enabling your best to power a better media future

Holistic Rewards

We are committed to an inclusive benefits package that supports our employees and their families. This includes comprehensive health and wellness plans, a 401(k) with a Nielsen company match, and a generous paid time off policy. Depending on the role, additional benefits may include a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility.

Compensation Transparency

The posted base salary range is a reasonable estimate that may be adjusted based on the final work location of the selected employee. Individual pay within the range is determined by factors such as experience, training, geography, certifications, and business needs. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.

Nielsen makes hiring decisions without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, or membership in any other protected class.