Fixed Asset and leasing specialist (12 months contractual role)

Nielsen · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Experience1–2 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted29 Sept 2026
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About Nielsen

Nielsen is hiring in Mumbai Metropolitan Region in media advertising. This role looks for around 1+ years of experience.

Skills

  • record-to-report accounting
  • lease accounting
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP ECC
  • US GAAP
  • ASC 360
  • ASC 842
  • IFRS 16
  • IAS 16
  • Microsoft Excel

The role

A record-to-report accounting specialist at a media insights company calculates journal entries, performs reconciliations, and applies lease accounting to global financial close. The role also uses SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft Excel for reporting and variance analysis.

Full job description

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

This is a contractual role for a duration of 12 Months

Role Summary

Support global FA & lease accounting operations by delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial

reporting. The role goes beyond processing to enable stronger stakeholder collaboration and drive

continuous improvement within a GCC environment.

Key Responsibilities

Calculate and post manual journal entries (MJE) including accruals and reclasses Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities as per global timelinesPerform balance sheet reconciliations with proper documentation and follow-up on open items Maintain GL & Sub-ledger integrity and ensure alignment with accounting policies (US GAAPASC 360, ASC 842, IFRS 16 & IAS 16)Support preparation of management reporting and variance analysis Collaborate with onshore stakeholders/business finance teams for issue resolution Support internal and external audits with required documentation Participate in transition activities and knowledge transfer (if applicable)Understanding of SAP FA & lease accounting processes in both ECC / S/4HANA environments.Hands-on experience in SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA migration.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of R2R processes and accounting fundamentalsExperience in month-end close and reconciliations Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred)Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups)Ability to work with global stakeholders across time zonesStrong analytical and problem-solving mindsetGood communication and stakeholder management skills

Education

 B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter

 1+ years of experience in R2R / General Accounting

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