Record-to-Report(R2R)Associate(ContractRole)

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. This is a contractual role for a duration of 9-12 Months 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