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About the Role
Nielsen's Corporate Audit Staff (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. CAS has audit responsibilities in approximately 35 countries and engages in projects that support process improvement and critical strategic initiatives. This role is for a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Audit Associate to execute audits within the dynamic Internal Audit function, offering career growth and exposure to diverse business processes and technologies.
Responsibilities
- Execute timely and accurate testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) across various business processes, including walkthroughs, control observation, sample selection, and documentation of results.
- Identify control deficiencies, inconsistencies, and/or incidents of fraud, assess significance, and partner with process owners to develop and track remediation plans.
- Prepare comprehensive and well-organized audit workpapers supporting audit conclusions, adhering to professional audit standards.
- Effectively communicate audit scope, progress, findings, and recommendations to internal stakeholders 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 automated routines using analytical tools and AI.
- Work on high-impact projects related to process improvement, analytics, and financial reporting, presenting 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 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 and execution of AI tools and their effective, responsible use.
- Understanding and execution of data analytics/visualization tools and 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.
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel)
- Google Suite
- AI tools
- Data analytics/visualization
- Process automation
- Analytical skills
- Audit skills
- Investigative skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Project management skills
- Interpersonal skills
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
- Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance (Preferred)
- CPA or CIA certification (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- USD 68970 - USD 114950 - yearly
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness plans
- 401(k) with Nielsen company match
- Generous paid time off policy
- Company-provided vehicle (may be available depending on role)
- Discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility (may be available depending on role)
About the Company
- Nielsen is passionate about powering 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.
- We are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution.
- We champion our employees, enabling their best to power our future.
Equal Opportunity
- Nielsen makes hiring decisions without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, or membership in any other protected class.