Role Purpose The Senior Manager – R2R (GA + Cash & Banking) is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely financial results across the general accounting and banking landscape for an assigned cluster of entities. The role ensures strong close execution, balance sheet integrity, treasury and banking control, SOX compliance, and working capital visibility. This leader will drive operational excellence, uplift process maturity, build a high-performing team, and partner closely with Controllers, Treasury, and Finance stakeholders. Key Responsibilities : Month-End Close & Trial Balance Governance (General Accounting) Own end-to-end close execution for assigned entities, ensuring First-Time-Right (FTR) outcomes Review Trial Balance, validate GL movements, journals, accruals, and provisions before controller sign-off Ensure strict adherence to close calendars, WD discipline, and governance routines to maintain a zero-surprise environment Balance Sheet Integrity & Reconciliations Ensure 100% reconciliation completeness , accuracy, and timely approvals for all GL and Banking-related accounts Identify ageing items, risks, and gaps early; drive remediation through RCA and sustainable fixes Ensure reconciliations are audit-ready and aligned with NIQ policy, SOX and global accounting standards Cash & Banking Operations Oversee daily banking operations including bank reconciliations, clearing open items, suspense clearance, cash posting, and bank statement processing Ensure end-to-end integrity of cash-related accounting (bank entries, settlements, cash matching) Maintain strong governance over payment runs, approval hierarchies, user access, and controls Partner with Treasury to support cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital visibility Engage with external banking partners as required to resolve operational or control gaps Banking Systems, Interfaces, SAP GL/SL Governance Govern banking interfaces (Host-to-Host, MT940, SAP bank integrations) ensuring seamless processing and timely issue resolution Own GL and sub-ledger setup for cash and bank processes in SAP, ensuring proper account mapping and financial integrity Partner with IT and Treasury on bank master data, workflows, and interface stability Controls, SOX, Audit & Compliance Enforce controls across journals, reconciliations, payments, and banking operations Ensure SOX, US GAAP/IFRS compliance and evidence standards are consistently met Support internal and external audits, ensuring zero repeat findings and proactive control remediation Stakeholder Partnership Serve as operational partner to Entity Controllers, Treasury, FP&A, AP/AR, and IT Provide clear, data-backed updates on close status, cash positions, risks, exposures, and action plans Drive issue resolution with urgency and accountability People Leadership & Capability Development Lead a team of AMs/TLs/Analysts across GA and Banking processes Build technical capability in GA, reconciliations, controls, SAP, and banking operations Drive performance culture with coaching, feedback, talent development, and succession discipline Continuous Improvement & Digital Adoption Reduce rework, eliminate ageing items, and uplift maturity through CI initiatives Ensure adoption of global SOPs, standard work practices, dashboards, OneStream, SAP tools, and automation
CA / CPA / ACCA or MBA Finance with 10+ years in R2R, Banking Ops or Treasury Accounting Strong knowledge of SAP (Banking, GL, SL), banking interfaces, controls and reconciliations Experience in working capital, liquidity processes, and treasury operations preferred
Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies. 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