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Nielsen

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1923

📱 Media

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2023-02

Media • Data Analytics • Marketing

Nielsen is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides audience measurement and media metrics solutions across various platforms. They offer cross-media measurement services spanning TV, digital, streaming, and audio for more precise media planning and marketing optimization. Nielsen's flagship product, Nielsen ONE, integrates these services to deliver a comprehensive view of audience habits and preferences. Additionally, they offer insights and tools for understanding consumer behavior and optimizing marketing strategies, backed by a robust data infrastructure including big data and panel methodologies. Nielsen also champions diversity and inclusion, emphasizing a culture supported by a diverse workforce and numerous business resource groups.

📋 Description

• 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 remediation efforts 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

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area (finance, accounting) • 2+ years of experience in 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements