Senior Manager – R2R (General Accounting, Cash & Banking) at NielsenIQ

Pune City, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Accounting, Cash Management, Banking Operations, SAP, SOX Compliance, Financial Reporting, Treasury Management, Reconciliations, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Audit Support, Controls, Liquidity Management, Data Analysis, Operational Excellence

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Description Role Purpose The Senior Manager – R2R (GA + Cash & Banking) is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely financial results across the general accounting and banking landscape for an assigned cluster of entities. The role ensures strong close execution, balance sheet integrity, treasury and banking control, SOX compliance, and working capital visibility. This leader will drive operational excellence, uplift process maturity, build a high-performing team, and partner closely with Controllers, Treasury, and Finance stakeholders. Key Responsibilities : Month-End Close & Trial Balance Governance (General Accounting) Own end-to-end close execution for assigned entities, ensuring First-Time-Right (FTR) outcomes Review Trial Balance, validate GL movements, journals, accruals, and provisions before controller sign-off Ensure strict adherence to close calendars, WD discipline, and governance routines to maintain a zero-surprise environment Balance Sheet Integrity & Reconciliations Ensure 100% reconciliation completeness, accuracy, and timely approvals for all GL and Banking-related accounts Identify ageing items, risks, and gaps early; drive remediation through RCA and sustainable fixes Ensure reconciliations are audit-ready and aligned with NIQ policy, SOX and global accounting standards Cash & Banking Operations Oversee daily banking operations including bank reconciliations, clearing open items, suspense clearance, cash posting, and bank statement processing Ensure end-to-end integrity of cash-related accounting (bank entries, settlements, cash matching) Maintain strong governance over payment runs, approval hierarchies, user access, and controls Partner with Treasury to support cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital visibility Engage with external banking partners as required to resolve operational or control gaps Banking Systems, Interfaces, SAP GL/SL Governance Govern banking interfaces (Host-to-Host, MT940, SAP bank integrations) ensuring seamless processing and timely issue resolution Own GL and sub-ledger setup for cash and bank processes in SAP, ensuring proper account mapping and financial integrity Partner with IT and Treasury on bank master data, workflows, and interface stability Controls, SOX, Audit & Compliance Enforce controls across journals, reconciliations, payments, and banking operations Ensure SOX, US GAAP/IFRS compliance and evidence standards are consistently met Support internal and external audits, ensuring zero repeat findings and proactive control remediation Stakeholder Partnership Serve as operational partner to Entity Controllers, Treasury, FP&A, AP/AR, and IT Provide clear, data-backed updates on close status, cash positions, risks, exposures, and action plans Drive issue resolution with urgency and accountability People Leadership & Capability Development Lead a team of AMs/TLs/Analysts across GA and Banking processes Build technical capability in GA, reconciliations, controls, SAP, and banking operations Drive performance culture with coaching, feedback, talent development, and succession discipline Continuous Improvement & Digital Adoption Reduce rework, eliminate ageing items, and uplift maturity through CI initiatives Ensure adoption of global SOPs, standard work practices, dashboards, OneStream, SAP tools, and automation Qualifications CA / CPA / ACCA or MBA Finance with 10+ years in R2R, Banking Ops or Treasury Accounting Strong knowledge of SAP (Banking, GL, SL), banking interfaces, controls and reconciliations Experience in working capital, liquidity processes, and treasury operations preferred Additional Information Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) About NIQ NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager – R2R is responsible for delivering accurate financial results across general accounting and banking for assigned entities. This includes overseeing month-end close, ensuring balance sheet integrity, and managing cash and banking operations.