The Intercompany Lead at NIQ oversees our Global Finance Operations activities related to intercompany transactions. As the Intercompany Lead, you will be responsible for managing intercompany transactions among multiple entities, reconciling global intercompany balances, and acting as a primary conduit among all entities for intercompany transactions and intercompany loans. Reporting to the GFC Intercompany COE Manager you will ensure that all intercompany financial activities are executed accurately and in compliance with international financial regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Transaction Management: Oversee the execution and recording of all intercompany transactions, including billing, loans, and settlements. Prepare intercompany journals for new loans, repayments, and interest accruals and ensure their posting into SAP.
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Balance Reconciliation: Ensure timely reconciliation of global intercompany balances, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. Perform consolidated loan reconciliations and intercompany matchbook reconciliations, ensuring no out-of-balance issues at month-end.
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Compliance and Control: Maintain robust internal controls over intercompany transactions to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain internal process documentation and ensure robust account reconciliations and SOX compliance.
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Reporting and Analysis: Provide accurate and detailed reports on intercompany transactions and balances for monthly close processes and audit requirements. Prepare IC aging reports and circulate them globally.
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the key point of contact for all intercompany matters, facilitating communication and coordination among various global entities, including working with the GFC Intercompany COE Manager and other finance teams on compliance and governance.
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Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve intercompany processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Initiate improvements in transaction processing, such as netting and non-netting payments, and ensure up-to-date system configurations for effective execution of intercompany accounting.
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Systems and Tools Management: Coordinate with IT to ensure appropriate system configurations for intercompany accounting. Work on monthly system uploads and reconciliations from local ERP systems to global platforms like EPM.
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Audit and Regulatory Support: Support external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation and assisting with IC contract walkthroughs and other audit requirements under the supervision of the Intercompany COE Manager.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Link up with internal audit, business finance (FP&A), revenue controlling, and transverse functions such as facilities, sourcing, HR, and legal to ensure integrated and compliant operations across the organization.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. An advanced degree or professional certification such as CPA or ACCA is a must.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance or accounting with a significant focus on intercompany accounting in a multinational corporation.
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Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of accounting principles and expertise in financial software and ERP systems, particularly those related to intercompany functions.
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Analytical Abilities: Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to manage large volumes of financial data and extract meaningful insights.
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Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in handling financial transactions and preparing financial reports.
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Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with multiple teams across different geographies.
Our Benefits
At NIQ, we're dedicated to providing more than just a job—we offer you the opportunity to own your story. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career development. From comprehensive healthcare packages to opportunities for ongoing learning and advancement, we're committed to helping you thrive. Join us and experience Life at NIQ!
- Comprehensive Health Care and Life Insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - NIQ offers support to all associates and their families for their emotional well-being trough professional, timely and confidential counselling services on issues related to everyday concerns & problems, overcome emotional challenges, and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
- Best-in class Diversity & Inclusion program with opportunity to join one of our Employee Resource Groups
- Free LinkedIn Learning access that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through over 20,000courses available in 7 languages
- Access to formal mentoring program
- Pension plan
- Parental Leave
- Vacation and Volunteer time off
- Flexible working environment hybrid policy
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.
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