Financial Controller at Nielsen Company

Job description
The key responsibilities include:

•     Track and review the monthly Account reconciliations
•     Review Revenue cognition or any other technical accounting issues for compliance
•     Review and tracking of Account Receivables, collections, unbilled receivables, credit notes, DBO
•     Tracking of compliance to local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
•     Develop and document region specific business processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal control
•     Prepare and update monthly  Controller Scorecard
•     Management of the finance function and overseeing the finance team.
•     Engage and manage operating planning process
•     Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows
•     Timely Payroll preparation and process implementation
•     Maintenance of financial and accounting processes.
•     Preparation of monthly consolidated P&L account and Balance Sheet
•     Timely and accurate preparation of statutory and internal financial reports
•     Conduct quality checks on all prepared reports before submission to both local & regional teams
•     Coordinate internal relationships- working with commercial team to ensure clients’ service payments are rendered as and when due

Desired Skills and Experience

•         Team Management: Ability to manage team dynamics
•         Analytical skills                                        
•         Problem Solving Skills                  
•         Consultative and Influencing skills      
•         Time Management Skills                        
•         Negotiation Skills                                    
•     Strong Communication skills 
•     First degree in Accounting, Accountancy, Finance or Financial Management
•     Certified Chartered Accountant; ICAN, ACCA or equivalent
•     CFA qualification will be added advantage