Total 26 job vacancies by NielsenIQ

At NIQ, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Transfer Pricing Manager to join our Finance Operations Center. As a vital part of our finance team, the Transfer Pricing Manager will ensure the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness in our global transfer pricing operations center, adhering to stringent service level agreements with various internal stakeholders. Directly reporting to the VP, Global Transfer Pricing, this role offers the opportunity to engage with complex transfer pricing compliance processes and support global transfer pricing initiatives and lead a team of 2 individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis:

o Work with finance organization to obtain and verify financial data

o Manage complex data sets and models

o Prepare and review legal entity profitability analyses to ensure transfer pricing policies are conducted consistent with arm’s length standard

• Transfer Pricing Documentation:

o Prepare and review financial and economic data for transfer pricing documentation

o Manage and review benchmarking searches prepared by third party advisors

o Facilitate and manage the preparation of contemporaneous global transfer pricing documentation under OECD and local regulations for over 100 entities working with third party advisors through documentation review, timeline management and data collection

• Team Leadership and Development:

o Build, lead, and mentor a team of 2 transfer pricing professionals, fostering an environment of professional growth and operational excellence.

• Software Tools:

o Utilize Ryan software, SAP, OneSource and other tools to extract information for transfer pricing purposes

o Drive efficient utilization of software tools, processes and procedures for transfer pricing calculations and documentation

• Transfer Pricing Audits:

o Prepare and analyze financial and economic data for transfer pricing audit controversy

o Support transfer pricing team on international transfer pricing audit reviews

• Intercompany Agreements:

o Ensure the proper intercompany agreements are in place to support intercompany pricing arrangements

• Stakeholder Engagement:

o Collaborate with internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on service level agreements and transfer pricing related responsibilities.

• Other Transfer Pricing Support:

o Support ad hoc business and transfer pricing projects, as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in transfer pricing, preferably within a multinational corporation or accounting firm, with minimum 3 years in people management roles
• Technical Skills: Proficient with transfer pricing software and ERP systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Strong understanding of OECD TP Guidelines
• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of managing complex transfer pricing issues and compliance strategies.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high standard of written and spoken English, able to effectively manage relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to produce high-quality, accurate work under tight deadlines.

Our Benefits

At NIQ, we're dedicated to providing more than just a job—we offer you the opportunity to own your story. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career development. From comprehensive healthcare packages to opportunities for ongoing learning and advancement, we're committed to helping you thrive. Join us and experience Life at NIQ!

• Comprehensive Health Care and Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - NIQ offers support to all associates and their families for their emotional well-being trough professional, timely and confidential counselling services on issues related to everyday concerns & problems, overcome emotional challenges, and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
• Best-in class Diversity & Inclusion program with opportunity to join one of our Employee Resource Groups
• Free LinkedIn Learning access that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through over 20,000courses available in 7 languages
• Access to formal mentoring program
• Pension plan
• Parental Leave
• Vacation and Volunteer time off
• Flexible working environment hybrid policy

Why NIQ India Private Limited is a Great Place To Work® India continues to stand out as one of the largest and fastest-growing developing economies globally, offering NIQ a significant opportunity. It is imperative that we prioritize India as a key investment market, not only for our business growth but also for the personal and professional development of our team members. To fully harness the potential of this market, expand our operations effectively, and realize our growth objectives, we have developed an exciting plan tailored specifically for India. Together, we'll unlock the full potential of this thriving market, creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success. Join us in envisioning the exhilarating journey and ambitious goals ahead.

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.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://niq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion/

Program Manager, Scrum Master - Chennai/Pune

R24_0008190|IN

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. 

For over 89 years, we have earned the trust of our clients around the world by solving critical questions in their decision-making process. We fuel their growth by providing a complete understanding of their consumers’ buying behavior, and the dynamics impacting their markets, brands and media trends. In 2023, GfK combined with NIQ, bringing together 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 - GfK drives “Growth from Knowledge”.

Responsibilities

As an Agile Coach / Scrum Master with a strong background in technology and agile methodologies, you will take full ownership of the development of project management processes and practices. You will interact with key Product Owners, Engineering, QA, and Data Science team members to deliver projects and initiatives in support of business objectives.

You will support 1-2 agile teams through the various agile ceremonies whilst providing status reports reflecting current project activities, dependencies, and impediments. You will work through blockers to keep the teams moving forward and support projects with geographically distributed teams, including third-party vendors.

As an Agile Coach / Scrum Master, you will have the following key accountabilities:

• Guiding the teams on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to delight customers
• Guiding the team in self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks
• Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the teams and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team
• Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work
• Facilitating discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution
• Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information
• Supporting and working closely with the Product Owner, especially when it comes to grooming and maintaining the product backlog

The Intercompany Lead at NIQ oversees our Global Finance Operations activities related to intercompany transactions. As the Intercompany Lead, you will be responsible for managing intercompany transactions among multiple entities, reconciling global intercompany balances, and acting as a primary conduit among all entities for intercompany transactions and intercompany loans. Reporting to the GFC Intercompany COE Manager you will ensure that all intercompany financial activities are executed accurately and in compliance with international financial regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Management: Oversee the execution and recording of all intercompany transactions, including billing, loans, and settlements. Prepare intercompany journals for new loans, repayments, and interest accruals and ensure their posting into SAP.
• Balance Reconciliation: Ensure timely reconciliation of global intercompany balances, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. Perform consolidated loan reconciliations and intercompany matchbook reconciliations, ensuring no out-of-balance issues at month-end.
• Compliance and Control: Maintain robust internal controls over intercompany transactions to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain internal process documentation and ensure robust account reconciliations and SOX compliance.
• Reporting and Analysis: Provide accurate and detailed reports on intercompany transactions and balances for monthly close processes and audit requirements. Prepare IC aging reports and circulate them globally.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the key point of contact for all intercompany matters, facilitating communication and coordination among various global entities, including working with the GFC Intercompany COE Manager and other finance teams on compliance and governance.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve intercompany processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Initiate improvements in transaction processing, such as netting and non-netting payments, and ensure up-to-date system configurations for effective execution of intercompany accounting.
• Systems and Tools Management: Coordinate with IT to ensure appropriate system configurations for intercompany accounting. Work on monthly system uploads and reconciliations from local ERP systems to global platforms like EPM.
• Audit and Regulatory Support: Support external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation and assisting with IC contract walkthroughs and other audit requirements under the supervision of the Intercompany COE Manager.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Link up with internal audit, business finance (FP&A), revenue controlling, and transverse functions such as facilities, sourcing, HR, and legal to ensure integrated and compliant operations across the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. An advanced degree or professional certification such as CPA or ACCA is a must.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance or accounting with a significant focus on intercompany accounting in a multinational corporation.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of accounting principles and expertise in financial software and ERP systems, particularly those related to intercompany functions.
• Analytical Abilities: Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to manage large volumes of financial data and extract meaningful insights.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in handling financial transactions and preparing financial reports.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with multiple teams across different geographies.

Our Benefits

At NIQ, we're dedicated to providing more than just a job—we offer you the opportunity to own your story. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career development. From comprehensive healthcare packages to opportunities for ongoing learning and advancement, we're committed to helping you thrive. Join us and experience Life at NIQ!

• Comprehensive Health Care and Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - NIQ offers support to all associates and their families for their emotional well-being trough professional, timely and confidential counselling services on issues related to everyday concerns & problems, overcome emotional challenges, and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.  
• Best-in class Diversity & Inclusion program with opportunity to join one of our Employee Resource Groups
• Free LinkedIn Learning access that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through over 20,000courses available in 7 languages 
• Access to formal mentoring program
• Pension plan
• Parental Leave
• Vacation and Volunteer time off
• Flexible working environment hybrid policy

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for Group Consolidation activities including process architecture, protocols and mechanics and related governance.
• Deliver all periodic services related to Group Consolidation including month-end activities, account reconciliations, periodic reporting, metrics, governance, and internal control.
• Manage quality metrices through service level agreements, performance metrics and continuous governance rhythm.
• Act as a point of Contact for the stakeholders.
• Work closely with other finance business partners to maintain best-in-class processes to bring the efficiency and consistency in the processes.
• Analyze financial data, trends, and patterns to identify potential risks or opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation of new accounting pronouncements including IFRS / US GAAP / Sox Compliance / Other regulatory changes, as required.
• Review the process documentation to ensure standard operating procedures are up to date using the most recent Nielsen toolset.
• Maintain an appropriate system configuration and IT environment to ensure effective and efficient execution of month end close processes.
• Training and upskilling the team members with adequate competency mapping.
• Performance management of Team members.
• Providing support to the countries/regional leads for the quality submission of the Reporting pack,
• Ensure all the intercompany transactions are eliminated,
• Collecting / Creating the back-up for the all the topside Journals posted,
• Perform various checks from group reporting perspective.
• Perform variance analysis for the given accounts and collect the commentaries from Country / R2R teams.
• Equity, dividend and Goodwill reconciliation from group perspective.
• Support external and internal audits with supporting documentation, archive retrieval, journal walk throughs, and other audit requirements under the supervision of the Operational Controller,
• Flexible to work in US shift during Month End.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU

A successful analyst will achieve seamless execution of Consolidation activities. S/he will have met or exceeded expectations on all Consolidation metrics and ensured Process accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Accountant (CA/ CPA/ ACCA)
• 7 + years relevant professional experience with team management in a medium to large international company.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and manage the stakeholders.
• Ability to manage team and provide clear and strategic direction to all team members.
• Excellent knowledge of the statutory requirements and US GAAP / IFRS.
• Working knowledge of any ERP systems (preferably SAP or Oracle).
• Experience in managing a project.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: -

NielsenIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. 

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NielsenIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion/ 

As the P2P Manager at NIQ, you will play a critical role within the Accounts Payable Service Delivery team, reporting directly to the Global Accounts Payable Service Delivery Lead (SDL) in Global Finance Operations. Your primary responsibilities will include oversees the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable, maintaining compliance with all company policies and procedures, and leading a team of accounts payable associates & Team Lead. Your expertise will contribute to the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the company. This leadership position requires a blend of technical accounts payable knowledge, managerial skills, and a strong commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely, accurate and high-quality services delivery of P2P throughout all regions in the NIQ landscape, including timely processing and posting of vendor invoices; vendor query management, resolutions and problem solving; payments out to vendors.
• Ensure successful month end closes in the SAP Environment for P2P
• Has demonstrated that they can manage P2P Shared Services center quality levels through service level agreements, performance metrics and continuous governance rhythm.
• Identify and execute global internal control systems to ensure effective and efficient operations and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and corporate policies.
• Drive full compliance with the NIQ Internal Controls framework, including SOX Compliance, as well as close liaison with our Corporate Audit Services (CAS) team.
• Ensuing no Duplicate Payments are made to vendors.
• Will work in close partnership with other corporate stakeholders as a key strategic leader in NIQ operations, including SVP Procurement and our Chief Accounting Office (CAO)
• Work with Procurement, Business Finance and Global COE colleagues to maintain best-in-class processes and application of policies.
• Work closely with the Shared Services Enablement team for customer support intake and the L1 Helpdesk.
• Develop and implement procedures and operational ways of work in a standardized, efficient and effective manner for all markets in the region in the realm of the P2P and general financial accounting stream.
• Maintain thorough and current understanding of best-in-class P2P processes.  Keep abreast of emerging P2P developments and standards.
• Support the implementation of new Procurement pronouncements as required.
• Understanding of how Indirect Tax (IVA, VAT, GST etc) as well as withholding tax, applies to vendor invoices is important.
• Communicate and collaborate routinely with colleagues at regional levels, providing direction related to key processes and related changes, the sharing of best practices and keeping them abreast of initiatives that have a global impact.
• Maintain an appropriate system configuration and IT environment to ensure effective and efficient execution of P2P and general financial accounting continuous finance processes, though the leverage of cutting-edge automation such as Ariba, CONCUR, and latest Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology.
• Deliver, standardize, and drive efficiency in continuous finance processes architecture, protocols and mechanics and related governance.
• Action-oriented and on a mission, they will also be able to build strong, long term strategic relationships with stakeholders, partners, and internal functions.
• Ensure successful month-end closes in the SAP environment for P2P, including expense accrual, journal entries, and reconciliation of payables-related general ledger accounts in accordance with NIQ policies.
• Proven technical knowledge of SAP with a track record of test scrip development, performing and managing a UAT process, migration and implementation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• At least 10-12 years of experience in payment processing or accounts payable, with significant leadership experience in managing finance teams, minimum 4-5 years of team handling experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of payment processing systems and ERP platforms, such as SAP or Oracle.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, with excellent mentoring and people management skills.
• Analytical Abilities: High analytical skills to oversee financial data, perform cost analyses, and implement strategic measures to improve payment operations.
• Strong Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Compliance Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, financial policies, and compliance regulations affecting payment processes.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving abilities to quickly resolve issues related to payment processing.
• Deep, specialist expertise and knowledge of the relevant P2P Processes and how this interacts with the other P2P sub-processes and dependent processes – Procurement, Treasury, Close and Control.
• Senior stakeholder management capabilities skills and experience of engaging business customers and third-party suppliers, supporting global projects
• Has exemplary leadership skills, driving teams to top tier performance.
• Provide leadership to ensure global P2P processes are aligned to maximize consolidation opportunities, achieve the right level of simplification, standardization and improvement, keep pace with changes in the business environment, and ensure key metric measurements benchmarked against industry methodologies.
• Advise and support the business and functional leaders on matters relating to P2P
• Analyze current processes to identify ways to improve efficiency and scale the P2P platform, and adopt new technology platforms (e.g., RPA) to streamline and automate work, and be an evangelist for Citizen Led Transformation
• Lead all aspects of day-to-day P2P operations, driving cost-effectiveness, innovation and continuous improvement, and always pushing or efficiencies in the end-to-end process.
• Set and enforce milestones and timeframes to achieve objectives and operational requirements.
• Successfully manage SLAs with a focus on driving transformation, anticipating hurdles, and implementing plans to overcome them.
• Establish effective, sustainable measurement and monitoring systems to ensure they drive performance management to enable effectives stakeholder relationships.
• Build long-term, strategic, and sustainable partnerships with a full range of stakeholders; understand what drives business outcomes and requirements for P2P performance.
• Represent the global P2P organization in relevant leadership business meetings, creating transparency and working with stakeholders to collaborate on key initiatives.
• Ensure that P2P meets user requirements for capability and availability, delivering services that exceed stakeholder expectations while optimizing cost benefit by providing solutions that are fit for purpose.
• Take accountability for the management and development of all P2P team members through coaching and mentoring.
• Provide strategic leadership, and talent development and management activities for direct reports and their organizations to include forecasting resource needs, recruiting, hiring, performance management, and training.
• Implement effective governance across all aspects of P2P operations and conduct regular stakeholder management sessions.
• Ensure compliance with the provisions of all legislation and corporate governance requirements.
• Take accountability for ensuring that team’s activities and reports are compliant and adhere to NIQ’s policies.
• Understanding of Indirect Tax and withholding Tax.
• Flexible to work in shifts.

Our Benefits

At NIQ, we're dedicated to providing more than just a job—we offer you the opportunity to own your story. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career development. From comprehensive healthcare packages to opportunities for ongoing learning and advancement, we're committed to helping you thrive. Join us and experience Life at NIQ!

• Comprehensive Health Care and Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - NIQ offers support to all associates and their families for their emotional well-being trough professional, timely and confidential counselling services on issues related to everyday concerns & problems, overcome emotional challenges, and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.  
• Best-in class Diversity & Inclusion program with opportunity to join one of our Employee Resource Groups
• Free LinkedIn Learning access that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through over 20,000courses available in 7 languages 
• Access to formal mentoring program
• Pension plan
• Parental Leave
• Vacation and Volunteer time off
• Flexible working environment hybrid policy

At NielsenIQ, Senior Manager – R2R is responsible for managing and supervising the overall R2R, month end close process, governance, and metrics covering all record-to-report, banking, fixed assets, intercompany, financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities –

• Manage the Service Delivery for Record to Report, fixed assets accounting, Banking, Intercompany, including process architecture, protocols and mechanics and related governance.
• Deliver all periodic services related to R2R and general financial accounting, including month-end activities, account reconciliations, periodic reporting, metrics, governance, and internal control.
• Manage R2R quality metrices through service level agreements, performance metrics and continuous governance rhythm.
• Act as a Single point of Contact for the stakeholders.
• Deliver, standardize, and drive process efficiency in for month end close activities, banking, fixed assets, intercompany reconciliation, and financial reporting processes.
• Work closely with other finance business partners to maintain best-in-class processes to bring the efficiency and consistency in the processes.
• Analyze financial data, trends, and patterns to identify potential risks or opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation of new accounting pronouncements including IFRS / US GAAP / Sox Compliance / Other regulatory changes, as required.
• Review the process documentation to ensure standard operating procedures are up to date using the most recent Nielsen toolset.
• Maintain an appropriate system configuration and IT environment to ensure effective and efficient execution of month end close processes.
• Training and upskilling the team members with adequate competency mapping.
• Performance management of Team members

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU
A successful Senior Manager will achieve a balanced coordination and seamless execution of all month end closing activities, fixed assets, banking, intercompany reconciliation and financial reporting. S/he will have delivered on all process governance and controllership metrics. S/he will have promoted leadership and talent development within the COE team and have willingly demonstrated values and behaviours as a senior finance leader.
 

Position Summary:

The Income Tax Leader at NIQ leads our Income Tax team within Global Finance Operations. This strategic leadership role involves overseeing the end-to-end income tax compliance process, supporting the global US GAAP consolidated income tax provision process, and supporting the global transfer pricing documentation process. As the Income Tax Leader, you will ensure that all income tax activities are executed with high standards of efficiency and effectiveness, in compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. You will also be responsible for maintaining clear service level agreements with various internal stakeholders. This role reports directly into Finance Operations Leadership and will manage a team of approximately 10-15 associates, including Income Tax Analysts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Development: Build, lead, and mentor a team of 10-15 income tax professionals, fostering an environment of professional growth and operational excellence.
• Tax Compliance Oversight: Oversee the complete income tax compliance process in conjunction with our third-party consultants, ensuring accurate and timely filing of income tax returns.
• Provision and Transfer Pricing Support: Provide strategic support for the global US GAAP consolidated income tax provision process the global transfer pricing documentation process.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant tax laws and regulations, maintaining compliance across all operations.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of tax operations.
• Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain robust service level agreements with internal stakeholders, ensuring clear expectations and accountability.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generate accurate reports for senior management, providing insights into tax operations and compliance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional certification (CPA, CA, CTA) in taxation is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in tax compliance and management, with a strong focus on income taxation within a multinational corporation or consulting firm.
• Expert Knowledge of Income Taxation: In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, income tax compliance, transfer pricing, and other relevant tax regulations.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage a tax team, with strong mentoring and development capabilities.
• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in financial source systems (SAP, OneStream), income tax technology solutions (e.g., OneSource Tax Provision), and other data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) as well as Microsoft Office Suite.

Our Benefits

At NIQ, we're dedicated to providing more than just a job—we offer you the opportunity to own your story. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career development. From comprehensive healthcare packages to opportunities for ongoing learning and advancement, we're committed to helping you thrive. Join us and experience Life at NIQ!

• Comprehensive Health Care and Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - NIQ offers support to all associates and their families for their emotional well-being trough professional, timely and confidential counselling services on issues related to everyday concerns & problems, overcome emotional challenges, and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.  
• Best-in class Diversity & Inclusion program with opportunity to join one of our Employee Resource Groups
• Free LinkedIn Learning access that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through over 20,000courses available in 7 languages 
• Access to formal mentoring program
• Pension plan
• Parental Leave
• Vacation and Volunteer time off
• Flexible working environment hybrid policy

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.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://niq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion/

Statutory Accounting Manager at NIQ will join our Record to Report (R2R) team within Global Finance Operations organization. You will oversee the statutory accounting processes for our organization's operations in APAC region. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure full compliance with local statutory requirements of all the countries within the region, and to maintain accurate and timely financial reporting. This position is crucial in safeguarding the organization's adherence to regional financial regulations and standards. Reporting directly to R2R Leadership, this role manages a team of approximately 10-15 associates.

Key Responsibilities

· Statutory Compliance: Ensure all accounting practices and records comply with local statutory requirements. Stay updated with changes in local statutory requirements and accounting standards, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements.

· Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate statutory financial statements and reports in accordance with local accounting standards.

· Audit Coordination: Liaise with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits of statutory financial statements, ensuring all financial records are maintained correctly for audit purposes. Ensure all raised or identified points during the audit or included in the management letter are resolved before the next audit commences. Conduct periodic reviews and audits of statutory financial statements to identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues.

· Corporate Law Compliances: Filing of information with local company houses in accordance with applicable corporate law

· Policy and Procedure Management: Implement accounting policies and procedures that comply with statutory regulations.

· Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with local Controllers on local regulatory bodies and financial institutions to ensure compliance with all financial and legal requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and local finance teams to gather and validate financial data for statutory reporting.

· Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in statutory reporting.

· Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of statutory accounting associates, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence in financial management.

Qualifications and Skills

· Qualification: A Chartered Accountancy or CPA with preferably Company Secretary qualification

· Professional Experience: Minimum 7 years of extensive experience in statutory accounting, preferably within APAC region with a proven track record in a managerial role. Familiarity with the local business environment and financial regulations is essential.

· Technical Proficiency: Strong command of ERP systems and accounting software that are prevalent in the region, as well as Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

· Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to analyze financial data and ensure it meets statutory requirements.

· Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing financial documents and reports.

· Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of dealing with complex regulatory issues and explaining them to non-specialists.

· Organizational Skills: Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks simultaneously.

As a Performance Excellence manager, you will be responsible to drive HR efficiency and effectiveness in India by leading and implementing process improvement initiatives aligned with regional performance excellence goals. By employing Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement techniques you will collaborate with local HR teams to identify areas for enhancement and design solutions to address inefficiencies. You will drive execution and implement new policies and processes that standardize, automate, remove waste, create efficiency and lower cost to serve without sacrificing quality. You will improve our HR performance and customer satisfaction, developing and monitoring KPIs and SLAs to ensure continuous improvement across the scope of Market HR.  

Key Accountabilities

Process Improvement: You will identify opportunities for process & policy improvement based on lean methodology (e.g., Lean,Six Sigma etc.) to ensure a seamless employee experience.  You will conduct regular reviews of HR processes and procedures to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. You will develop and implement HR performance excellence strategies aligned to drive execution and implementation of new processes and policies that standardize, automate, remove waste, create efficiency and lower cost to serve.   You stay informed about industry trends and best practices, ensuring we appropriately incorporate these into our HR strategy.

Metrics and Analytics: You will establish and monitor India-specific HR KPIs and SLAs, leverage data analytics to identify trends, measure performance, and inform decision-making. You will also be responsible for providing actionable insights to drive continuous improvement.

Training and Development: You will develop and deliver training programs to enhance Market HR capabilities and promote a culture of continuous learning and development in alignment with the regional performance excellence priorities. You will promote a culture of continuous improvement within the HR function, encouraging feedback, innovation, and best practices sharing among team members. You will provide leadership and guidance to HR teams, ensuring they have the tools and capabilities to do their jobs effectively.

Change Management: You will be responsible for leading the change management for relevant changes to policies or processes as identified through your role.  You are adept at developing appropriate change management plans ensuring effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of new processes or technologies. 

Quality Assurance: You will work to design and implement sustainable ways to ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.  You will implement quality assurance measures to maintain high standards of HR service delivery.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: You will collaborate with various internal stakeholders, such as local business leaders, HR business partners, Market HR and other functional leaders to understand their needs and align HR initiatives with business objectives. You are comfortable collaborating with and influencing senior stakeholders.  You’ll foster a culture of innovation, encouraging HR professionals to contribute ideas for enhancing HR practices. You will establish and manage feedback mechanisms from employees, stakeholders, and leadership.

Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or equivalent business experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in HR domain
• Strong understanding of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) and experience in applying them to HR functions to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
• Proficiency in HR analytics and metrics to measure performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Ability to interpret and communicate data insights effectively to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, such as business leaders, HR business partners, and other functional leaders, to understand their needs and gain their support for HR initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey HR strategies, initiatives, and results to senior leadership, key stakeholders, and HR teams.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices across various HR functions, including recruitment, talent management, performance management, employee development, and compliance.
• Thorough understanding of HR laws, regulations, and compliance requirements in relevant jurisdictions, and ability to ensure HR practices and policies are compliant with legal requirements.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new trends, technologies, and best practices in HR performance excellence, and to innovate and drive change within the organization.

Purpose

Revenue is one of the most improtant KPI’s for NIQ, this individual has accountablity for all revenue accounting realated activities, driving end to end processes that ensure financial compliance.   

With the accountablility for all revenue processes across the region of control, including reviewing of contracts and working with commercial team on contract constucts.  

Responsibilities

• Activly engage with stakeholders to ensure accurate revenue recognition and guide on contract variations, including but not limited to FP&A, Tax, legal, Corporate leadership and Commercial teams
• Accountable for accurate Revenue-related reporting in line with published policies
• Ensure regional statutory compliance related to revenue accounting; monitor and provide guidance on related statutory and tax accounting, reporting, and audit
• Accountable for the management and maintenance and compliance of Revenue Recognition (ASC 606) processes.
• Lead onshore and offshore revenue teams
• Accountable for ensuring SOX compliance at all times relating to Revenue Recognition, guiding where appropriate.
• Liaises with auditors, lawyers and tax advisors to ensure effective local compliance
• Responsible for ensuring internal and external audit requirements are met, and queries managed effectively
• Collaborate with the Operational Controller during audits (CAS, statutory, VAT, etc) based on pre-defined way of work according to Global/Regional COE standard
• Lead and drive the month end/quarter end/year end close processes, ensuring the close calendar is adhered to/improved upon
• Accountable for the closing activities, including accruals, provisions and reconciliations, are appropriate and accurate and are performed in accordance with US-GAAP/Stat rules
• Oversee the completion of necessary documentation for filing forms, supplying certification of residency for POC clients.
• Responsible for ensuring unbilled values are accurately recorded, and where necessary amending process / working with legal on contract terminology to reduce delays
• Oversee and maintain the internal control environment for responsible region
• Identify process improvement and/or automation opportunities and implement solutions that improve timeliness and accuracy of financial transactions
• Provide supervision, coaching and mentoring to wider teams and ensure high degree of energy and engagement
• Support a culture of contioious improvment and/or automation, guiding and collaborating with relevant stakeholders to improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions.

Networks

• Working closly with Commercial, FP&A and Controllership
• Actively engage with Tax teams
• Legal/Contracts Administration locally
• Internal and External Audit teams or Consultants

Key Responsibilities

• Manage R2R Processes: Oversee the end-to-end R2R process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Month-End Close: Supervise month-end closing activities, ensuring financial records are finalized accurately and on time.
• Governance and Metrics: Establish and monitor governance frameworks and KPIs for compliance and process efficiency.
• Banking and Fixed Assets: Manage banking activities and fixed assets accounting, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
• Intercompany Transactions: Handle intercompany accounting processes, including reconciliation and settlements.
• Financial Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Compliance: Maintain adherence to financial regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the R2R team, fostering continuous improvement and professional development.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process enhancements to optimize the R2R function.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business objectives. Act as a Single point of Contact for the stakeholder
• Service Delivery: Manage service delivery for R2R, including process architecture and governance.
• Performance Metrics: Monitor R2R quality metrics through SLAs and performance indicators.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Training and Development: Train and develop team members, ensuring competency and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory Compliance: Ensure all accounting practices and records comply with local statutory requirements.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate statutory financial statements and reports in accordance with local accounting standards.
• Audit Coordination: Liaise with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits of statutory financial statements, ensuring all financial records are maintained correctly for audit purposes.
• Tax Compliance: Oversee the preparation and filing of required tax returns and other statutory filings.
• Policy and Procedure Management: Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures that comply with statutory regulations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with local regulatory bodies and financial institutions to ensure compliance with all financial and legal requirements.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in statutory reporting

Manager, Cybersecurity - IAM service Delivery, Pune/Chennai-India

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NIQ is looking to mature our Identity and Access Management (IAM) Program. To support
that effort, we are looking for a Manager who will lead a team of Support Specialists responsible for delivery of IAM services for NIQ workforce across all geographies and business units

About the Job

This key role requires prior experience in enterprise level IAM processes, technologies and leadership. Experience with the following technologies: SailPoint, Azure, CyberArk, or equivalent is helpful. The IAM Manger will also be accountable for strategy around Service Delivery and will partner with IdG and PAM teams to support IAM program initiatives. The candidate will be self-motivated, detailed orientated, and high performer who wants to part of growing NIQ Cybersecurity program. You will serve as the bridge between India EIT leadership and the broader Cybersecurity organization, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and active participation of the Cybersecurity team within the EIT community.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and service delivery activities for the Identity and Access Management (IAM) program, including but not limited to the processing of requests to provision and de-provision access, facilitation of the user lifecycle, monitoring of SailPoint IdentityNow, AD, Azure EntraID, CyberArk or other IAM technologies.
• Facilitate effective communication between India leadership and the Cybersecurity organization, promote and coordinate active participation of the Cybersecurity team within the broader EIT community.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies ranging from short-term to long-term that align Cybersecurity and IAM program with NIQ's business objectives.
• Manage the team’s daily activities and various projects, ensuring a balanced distribution of workload among team members.
• Drive or inform operational processes direction based on security and customer requirements.
• Oversee service support processes to achieve consistent, high-quality delivery that is both effective and cost-efficient.
• Partner closely with other security and cross functional stakeholders, including IT and Application teams to ensure alignment between security controls framework, deployed technologies, and desired vs. achieved outcomes.
• Lead ongoing improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing end-user experience, maximizing technology value, and strengthening security measures.
• Provide high-quality training, management, and mentorship for the IAM team members located across various geographies.
• Develop performance, KPI and KRI metrics in support of IAM and Cybersecurity services.
• Analyze data and identify support trends and trigger opportunities to drive reliable support and business opportunities.

As the P2P Manager at NIQ, you will play a critical role within the Accounts Payable Service Delivery team, reporting directly to the Global Accounts Payable Service Delivery Lead (SDL) in Global Finance Operations. Your primary responsibilities will include oversees the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable, maintaining compliance with all company policies and procedures, and leading a team of accounts payable associates & Team Lead. Your expertise will contribute to the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the company. This leadership position requires a blend of technical accounts payable knowledge, managerial skills, and a strong commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely, accurate and high-quality services delivery of P2P throughout all regions in the NIQ landscape, including timely processing and posting of vendor invoices; vendor query management, resolutions and problem solving; payments out to vendors.
• Ensure successful month end closes in the SAP Environment for P2P
• Has demonstrated that they can manage P2P Shared Services center quality levels through service level agreements, performance metrics and continuous governance rhythm.
• Identify and execute global internal control systems to ensure effective and efficient operations and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and corporate policies.
• Drive full compliance with the NIQ Internal Controls framework, including SOX Compliance, as well as close liaison with our Corporate Audit Services (CAS) team.
• Ensuing no Duplicate Payments are made to vendors.
• Will work in close partnership with other corporate stakeholders as a key strategic leader in NIQ operations, including SVP Procurement and our Chief Accounting Office (CAO)
• Work with Procurement, Business Finance and Global COE colleagues to maintain best-in-class processes and application of policies.
• Work closely with the Shared Services Enablement team for customer support intake and the L1 Helpdesk.
• Develop and implement procedures and operational ways of work in a standardized, efficient and effective manner for all markets in the region in the realm of the P2P and general financial accounting stream.
• Maintain thorough and current understanding of best-in-class P2P processes.  Keep abreast of emerging P2P developments and standards.
• Support the implementation of new Procurement pronouncements as required.
• Understanding of how Indirect Tax (IVA, VAT, GST etc) as well as withholding tax, applies to vendor invoices is important.
• Communicate and collaborate routinely with colleagues at regional levels, providing direction related to key processes and related changes, the sharing of best practices and keeping them abreast of initiatives that have a global impact.
• Maintain an appropriate system configuration and IT environment to ensure effective and efficient execution of P2P and general financial accounting continuous finance processes, though the leverage of cutting-edge automation such as Ariba, CONCUR, and latest Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology.
• Deliver, standardize, and drive efficiency in continuous finance processes architecture, protocols and mechanics and related governance.
• Action-oriented and on a mission, they will also be able to build strong, long term strategic relationships with stakeholders, partners, and internal functions.
• Ensure successful month-end closes in the SAP environment for P2P, including expense accrual, journal entries, and reconciliation of payables-related general ledger accounts in accordance with NIQ policies.

Job Description

At NIQ, we believe that a strong employer brand is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent. We are seeking an innovative and experienced Employer Branding Manager to join our team in Pune or Chennai. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and enhance our employer brand, creating compelling campaigns that display NIQ’s culture, values, and achievements. If you are enthusiastic about storytelling and have a proven record in employer branding, we invite you to help us continue to build a workplace where the best and brightest thrive.

Responsibilities

• Develop Comprehensive Strategies: Create detailed, client-specific project plans and campaigns to enhance brand awareness across both online and offline channels.
• Execute Marketing Campaigns: Run marketing campaigns within recruitment or talent management functions to attract top talent.
• Collaborate with Branding Teams: Work closely with the client's Employer Branding team to ensure consistent messaging across all markets and audiences.
• Measure and Report: Provide regular reports showing the return on investment (ROI) for activities to boost talent attraction and brand awareness.
• Manage Budgets: Oversee budget management for large, complex projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with strategic goals.
• Create Engaging Content: Deliver compelling, visually appealing, and engaging content that displays the client's culture, products, and performance in the global marketplace.
• Oversee Multiple Projects: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborate across matrixed resources, and balance various key stakeholders, adjusting to changing dynamics as needed.
• Identify and Address Gaps: Analyze each region to identify gaps in brand awareness and collaborate with the team to close them.
• University and Startup connects:
• Industry connects – Industry body connects:
• CSR
• Diversity Connects

Professional Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• Employer Branding Strategy: Proven experience in designing, developing, and implementing an end-to-end Employer Branding strategy.
• Marketing Function Experience: Worked as part of a larger marketing function, preferably across the APAC region.
• Channel Versatility: Experience with a variety of offline channels and marketing onsite and offsite events.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written, communication, and creative thinking skills.
• Content Management: Proven ability to implement a content editorial calendar to manage content publishing schedules and deliver timely marketing campaigns.
• Creative Collaboration: Ability to partner with agencies, creative teams, and client marketing decision-makers to produce innovative campaigns.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to use both data and intuition to inform and make decisions.
• Social Media Expertise: Extensive knowledge of social media channels and best practices, including market and competitive trends.
• Location Flexibility: Able to commute to the office located in Pune/Chennai.

This role offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can leverage your expertise to make a significant impact on the employer brand of NIQ. If you are passionate about creating compelling employer branding strategies and campaigns, we would love to hear from you

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

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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion