The Nielsen Company
Media
AuditAssociate
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“Audit Associate at The Nielsen Company. Skills: Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Audit. Execute testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting. Identify control deficiencies”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Analytical mindset
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of experience in auditing, Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, Understanding of GAAP, Understanding of IIA standards, Understanding of COSO framework, Advanced Microsoft Office skills, Advanced Google Suite skills, Understanding of AI tools, Understanding of data analytics tools, Understanding of process automation, Analytical skills, Audit skills, Investigative skills, Problem-solving skills, Project management skills
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, CPA certification, CIA certification, Experience with audit software, Experience with ERP systems, SAP experience, Oracle experience, AuditBoard experience, Media industry experience, Big 4 Public Accounting experience
What You'll Do.
Execute testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
Identify control deficiencies
Assess significance of deficiencies
Partner with process owners for remediation plans
Track remediation efforts
Prepare audit workpapers
Communicate audit scope
Provide assurance on business compliance
Contribute to audit process improvements
Develop automated routines
Work on process improvement projects
Work on analytics projects
Work on financial reporting projects
Present project results to senior leaders
Assess business risks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multicultural team; Multiple time zones; Internal stakeholders; Management; External auditors
Communication Scope
Effective communication; Clear communication; Well-organized communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Manage multiple workstreams
Full Job 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. 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 remediatio
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