Finance Internal Audit Associate
About The Position
Nielsen’s Corporate Audit Staff (CAS) is a fast-paced, highly selective team that provides objective assurance over Nielsen’s reported financials. CAS reports to Nielsen’s management team, the Audit and Risk Committee, and the external audit partner, and conducts audits across approximately 35 countries. The team also supports process improvement and critical strategic initiatives. The Finance Internal Audit Associate executes audits within Nielsen’s Internal Audit function, helping protect the integrity of financial reporting. The role offers exposure to diverse business processes and technologies and includes audit testing, identifying and addressing control issues, communicating results, and contributing to process improvement and high-impact projects. The associate works with a multicultural team across multiple time zones.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area, such as finance or accounting.
- At least 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, such as IIA standards, and internal control frameworks, such as COSO.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Google Suite products.
- Understanding and practical use of AI tools, including responsible use.
- Understanding and practical use of data analytics and visualization tools and process automation.
- Strong analytical, audit, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong project management skills and ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple workstreams.
- Initiative, ownership, and ability to work effectively and autonomously with minimal guidance in a fast-paced, global setting.
- Positive, constructive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies, accounting standards, and business practices.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels and 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 such as SAP, Oracle, or AuditBoard.
- Media industry experience.
- Big Four public accounting experience.
Responsibilities
- Execute timely and accurate testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting across business processes, including walkthroughs, control observation, sample selection, and documentation of results.
- Identify control deficiencies, inconsistencies, and potential fraud; assess their significance and work with process owners on remediation plans.
- Track remediation efforts to support timely and effective closure.
- Prepare clear, comprehensive, and organized audit workpapers that support audit conclusions and adhere to professional audit standards.
- Communicate audit scope, progress, findings, and recommendations to internal stakeholders, management, and external auditors.
- Provide independent assurance on business compliance with policy, governance, and internal controls.
- Contribute to 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, and present results to senior leaders.
- Apply an analytical mindset to identify and assess business risks.
- Collaborate with a multicultural team across multiple time zones.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
- 401(k) with a Nielsen company match.
- Generous paid time off policy.
- Depending on the role, a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive or bonus eligibility may be available.
- The role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
