Finance Internal Audit Associate

• Compensation: USD 68,970 - USD 114,950 - yearly

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution.

When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Nielsen’s Corporate Audit Staff (CAS) is a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly-selective team. CAS provides objective assurance over Nielsen’s reported financials and has reporting accountability to Nielsen’s management team, Audit and Risk Committee, and External Audit partner. As Nielsen is a global enterprise, CAS has audit responsibilities in ~35 countries. Besides audit work, CAS engages in projects that support process improvement and critical strategic initiatives to support Nielsen.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Audit Associate to execute audits within our dynamic Internal Audit function. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to grow their career within a rapidly evolving, successful organization with consistent exposure to diverse business processes and technologies, contributing directly to the integrity of our financial reporting.

• Execute timely and accurate testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) across various business processes (e.g. Revenue, Financial Monitoring, Payroll, etc.). This includes walkthroughs, control observation, sample selection, and documentation of results.
• Identify control deficiencies, inconsistencies, and/or incidents of fraud. Assess the significance and partner with process owners to develop appropriate remediation plans. Track remediation efforts to ensure timely and effective closure.
• Prepare comprehensive, clear, and well-organized audit work papers supporting audit conclusions, ensuring adherence to professional audit standards.
• Effectively communicate audit scope, progress, findings, and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including management and external auditors.
• 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 through utilization of analytical tools and AI.
• 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.
• Collaborate with a multicultural team located across multiple time zones.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area (finance, accounting).
• 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 (e.g., IIA standards) and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft office (Excel is imperative), and Google Suite of products.
• Understanding & execution of AI tools and the effective, responsible use of said tools.
• Understanding & execution of data analytics/visualization tools & process automation.
• Strong analytical, audit, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding project management skills…