Company Description
NielsenIQ 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, visit www.niq.com
Job Description
An Operational Controller will be supporting all aspects of local accounting and controlling in the local market in Lithuania. Moreover, she/he will be providing support in coordinating activities between Revenue Controlling, Business Finance, Operational Controlling teams and SSC. Operational Controller in performing local accounting activities and supporting the local core finance processes.
Responsibilities:
Support the local controllership function and lead the local Operational Controlling team; provide financial oversight on the local business
Support compliance with all relevant global, regional or local policies, procedures and guidelines
Ensure adequate performance and reporting on the following by leveraging both onshore and offshore resources:
US-GAAP accounting/closing, accruals, and account reconciliations
Financial closing and consolidation
Procure-to-pay functions support (invoice & payment processing, T&E, etc)
Intercompany transactions and reconciliation support
Cooperation with SSC
Support change locally with regard to standardization and simplification initiatives as governed by the Global or Regional COE core teams or by Finance leadership
Assist in producing monthly closing dashboard, and quarterly and year-end reporting packs in accordance with corporate requirements for the local market
Support Operational Controller to maintain internal controls and SOX documentation and ensure an effective control environment through active coordination with the Group
Support the Operational Controller during local internal audit and compliance review assignments, including any SOX or distributed audits
Assist with the maintenance of local statutory accounts and ensure ongoing compliance with local regulation for the local legal entities
Assist in the statutory and tax accounting and audit processes and act as the single point of contact for external auditors and/or tax and statutory authorities or consultants
Job requirements:
Academic background including bachelor`s and master`s degree in Economics, Finance, Business and/or other related fields
2 years of relevant work experience
Good written and verbal communication skills in Lithuanian and English Language
MS Office knowledge (Excel, Word)
SAP knowledge is an advantage
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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