R2R Analyst

Job description

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 Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion Position Summary  At NIQ, the Analyst – Record-to-Report (R2R) is responsible for executing end-to-end financial accounting activities across multiple R2R towers including General Accounting, Banking, Intercompany, Lease Accounting, Fixed Assets (FA), Internally Developed Software (IDSW), Consolidation, and Statutory Reporting.  The role ensures that journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with NIQ SOPs, SOX/ICFR controls, and OneStream governance. The Analyst supports month-end close, audit readiness, and balance sheet integrity, while collaborating with global stakeholders to ensure high-quality financial outcomes.  Key Responsibilities  1. General Accounting (GA)  • Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, reclasses, adjustments) with appropriate documentation and approvals   • Perform balance sheet reconciliations in OneStream with complete supporting evidence   • Investigate and resolve reconciling items, ensuring ageing is controlled and escalated timely   • Support balance sheet integrity through accurate reporting and adherence to SOPs     2. Banking & Cash Accounting  • Perform bank-to-GL reconciliations ensuring completeness and accuracy   • Identify, document, and resolve reconciling items (timing differences, errors, investigations)   • Post and clear cash transactions in ERP (e.g., SAP) with audit-ready support   • Maintain ageing of open reconciling items and ensure timely closure     3. Intercompany (IC)  • Execute intercompany journal entries with correct counterparty coding   • Perform IC matching, reconciliation, and settlement activities   • Manage IC ageing and resolve mismatches with counterparties   • Ensure IC balances are clean, reconciled, and supported with SOX-compliant evidence     4. Fixed Assets (FA)  • Manage asset lifecycle accounting including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals   • Perform FA subledger-to-GL reconciliations with complete documentation   • Monitor and clear CIP/WIP balances with proper tracking and escalation   • Ensure compliance with accounting policies and audit requirements     5. Internally Developed Software (IDSW)  • Validate capitalization eligibility and track WIP/CIP costs   • Prepare amortization schedules and ensure accurate postings   • Perform IDSW reconciliations between subledger and GL   • Maintain audit-ready documentation aligned to policy and controls     6. Lease Accounting  • Maintain lease master data (terms, rates, schedules)   • Execute lease acco