Audit Associate

The Nielsen Company•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.For NY-based candidates: there will be an expectation for you to report into the office 1x a week or on an as-needed basis.

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 & 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

Nice To Haves

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

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 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