Job Description

Company DescriptionNielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with 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, visitABOUT THIS JOBAt Nielsen, a Shared Service Center (SSC) MDG team is responsible for Master data maintenance of Nielsen records with respect to Customers, vendors, Materials and Financials. They do creation, Changes, extend, Block and unblock activities of master data.RESPONSIBILITIES

• MDG carries new customer Creation/Change/Extend for existing customer database for all the Nielsen Companies for all regions. Customer master data is the data you require to conduct business relationships with your customers. It includes address, VAT or TAX ID, Corporate Group aka HFM Code, Reconciliation accounts, House bank, and terms of payment, for example. It also controls how business transactions are posted to a customer account and how the posted data is processed.
• The Vendor Master database contains information about the vendors that supply an enterprise. This information is stored in individual vendor master records. A vendor master record contains the vendor\'s database also we are maintaining a region wise exceptions for North America, Europe, APAC and LATAM. Vetting process is mandatory for all the Vendors creations and we needs to approach the controllers for approval process across regions.
• Material Master is the process of creation of Material for the particular company codes with the support of SAPFICO team, we are maintaining the material creation and Extend as per the forms submitted by the requesters.
• Finance Master is the Data for GL, Cost Center, Profit Center and also HFM Table Maintenance and Accounting Clerk Maintenance based on the approval provide by the controllers and we are maintaining a separate forms with reference for all the finance materials.
• For special projects we use separate LSMW (Mass upload template) for every project we received. Mass clean up activities for business units are taken up Via special projects by getting necessary approval.
• Data Migration is the special activity performed by the MDG team when new acquisition happened in the business. We will work with the end customer and sharing the process knowledge in the daily calls. We have core responsibility for the end to end data migration. We will provide the results to the clients which we tested in both GRQ & GRP.
• Work with employees, Associate Operational Controller, Operational Controller and their teams on compliance and governance.
• Work with AR, AP and GL Team internally on processes and systems.
• Link up with internal audit for internal control or audit purposes.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUA successful MDG team lead will achieve a balanced coordination and seamless execution of MDG activities and project related activities for his/her markets. S/he will have delivered on all process governance and controllership metrics. S/he will have met or exceeded expectations on all metrics and ensured solid controls are in place and functioning.QualificationsMust have\'s -

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting/Business Administration/Finance/IT
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy while meeting strict deadline.
• Effectively manage time and priorities and work efficiently
• Self-motivated and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and excel skills ( V-lookups )
• Strong customer service orientation: need good listening and communication skills
• Proven problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to take action in solving issues

Preferred -

• Experience ( 0-2 years ) with ERP systems (SAP module is a preferred )
• Experience with MDG is preferred ( Vendor, customer, GL, cost center, profit center, material master )
• Working knowledge of accounting concepts under U.S. GAAP and preferably with IFRS/Local GAAP and SOX compliance
• Experience in leading Finance and IT Projects
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve master data issues
• Able to lead team initiatives

Additional InformationAbout NIQNIQ 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\xe2\x84\xa2.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: | | |Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNIQ 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:

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