Finance Audit Associate_
ABOUT THIS JOB
Nielsen's Corporate Audit Staff (CAS) is a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly-selective team. CAS serves not only as an independent internal audit function, but also as a leadership development program (not a traditional audit shop). CAS provides objective assurance over Nielsen's reported financials and has reporting accountability to Nielsen's management team, Audit & Risk Committee, and External Audit partner. As Nielsen is a global enterprise, CAS has audit responsibilities for over ~40 countries. Besides audit work, CAS engages in process reviews that support process improvement and critical strategic initiatives to support Nielsen.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls by performing audits. This includes planning, scoping, testing, and drafting audit reports
- Identify control deficiencies, inconsistencies, and/or incidents of fraud
- Present findings/recommendations to senior leaders. Partner with the business to develop remediation plans and support best practice sharing
- 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
- 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
- Embrace an analytical mindset to help identify and assess business risks
QUALIFICATIONS/ KEY SKILL SETS
- Bachelor's degree in a related area (finance, accounting)
- Additional audit degrees/ masters qualifications like CPA, CIA, MBA or if pursuing the same (preferable)
- 2-3 years of experience in accounting, finance, auditing or equivalent
- 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
- Natural interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization and across various cultures
- Advanced skills in Microsoft office (Excel is imperative), and Google Suite of products
- Knowledge of SAP (S4 Hana) is a plus
- Understanding & execution of data analytics/visualization tools & process automation
- Strong communication skills with the ability to pitch out reports to senior leadership and have productive discussions with external auditors
- Knowledge of US GAAP and IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Nielsen's Corporate Audit Staff (CAS) is a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly-selective team. CAS serves not only as an independent internal audit function, but also as a leadership development program (not a traditional audit shop). CAS provides objective assurance over Nielsen's reported financials and has reporting accountability to Nielsen's management team, Audit & Risk Committee, and External Audit partner. As Nielsen is a global enterprise, CAS has audit responsibilities for over ~40 countries. Besides audit work, CAS engages in process reviews that support process improvement and critical strategic initiatives to support Nielsen.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls by performing audits. This includes planning, scoping, testing, and drafting audit reports
- Identify control deficiencies, inconsistencies, and/or incidents of fraud
- Present findings/recommendations to senior leaders. Partner with the business to develop remediation plans and support best practice sharing
- 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
- 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
- Embrace an analytical mindset to help identify and assess business risks
QUALIFICATIONS/ KEY SKILL SETS
- Bachelor's degree in a related area (finance, accounting)
- Additional audit degrees/ masters qualifications like CPA, CIA, MBA or if pursuing the same (preferable)
- 2-3 years of experience in accounting, finance, auditing or equivalent
- 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
- Natural interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization and across various cultures
- Advanced skills in Microsoft office (Excel is imperative), and Google Suite of products
- Knowledge of SAP (S4 Hana) is a plus
- Understanding & execution of data analytics/visualization tools & process automation
- Strong communication skills with the ability to pitch out reports to senior leadership and have productive discussions with external auditors
- Knowledge of US GAAP and IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing