Senior Controllership Associate I

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Job Summary:
We are seeking an accurate, detail-oriented Senior Controllership Associate I with 1.5 - 3 years of experience in full-cycle AP processing. In this role, you will manage invoice Processing, three-way matching and monthly reconciliation.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing & Matching: Review, code, and enter vendor invoices, credit memos using 3-way matching & 2 Way (PO, receiving report, invoice).

• Month-End Closing Support: Assist with month-end closing procedures, including AP accruals and aging report analysis.

• Tax Compliance: Ensure invoices are booked to correct Tax codes.

• Process Improvement: Collaborate with internal departments (Procurement,) to resolve PO bottlenecks and Chase with requestors to approve aged invoices or to resolve the queries.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1.5 - 3 years of hands-on accounts payable or general accounting experience.

• Notice period: 0- 15 days (Preferably Immediate joiner)

• Education: High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.

• Technical Proficiency:

  • Practical experience with ERP systems SAP, Ariba Etc.

  • Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas).

• Core Competencies:

  • High attention to detail and data entry accuracy.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-departmental and vendor interactions.

  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

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