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
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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
Qualifications
- 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
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.comWant to keep up with our latest updates?Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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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
