Finance Intern

Job description

Date: Apr 8, 2019

Location: Oxford, GB

Company: Nielsen

Finance Intern - 35706

What's it like to be part of Nielsen? We'll let the data do the talking. With more than 40,000 people in over 100 countries, we're a diverse group. In the UK alone, we have over 55 nationalities. But there's a lot that brings us together. We're obsessed with measuring and understanding consumer behaviours to help our clients grow. Our measurement covers 90% of the world's population and GDP. We get to work with the world's biggest and best brands. We believe in making things Open, Connected, Useful and Personal. We challenge everyone to innovate, take risks, learn and grow! Diversity and Inclusion are critical to our growth, strength and ability to innovate. We want everyone to have a voice and be themselves. We empower our employees to make a difference, by collaborating both inside and outside the office. There has never been a better time to be at Nielsen.

As Finance Intern, you will support all revenue processes for the local markets, including proposal pipeline system support, sales orders and contracts, revenue recognition and accounting, and collections. You will maintain compliance with Global COE standards and ensure effective internal controls associated with revenue & collections processes are in place and continuously monitored.

Key accountabilities for our roles include:

·  Partner with Client Service to support sales proposal and contract entry by Client Service, clarify USGAAP/Stat rules and contract interpretation and provide training
·  Adopt a Global & Regional COE agenda and link in with the respective regional COE hub to ensure adequate management of and reporting on the following:
·  Customer invoicing, credit management, and customer credit verification
·  Accounts Receivable management including cash collection and allocation
·  Revenue recognition
·  Support revenue closing activities, including accruals, provisions and reconciliations, are appropriate and accurate and are performed in accordance with US-GAAP/Stat rules, Global COE processes, and together with the Operational Controller
·  Support local FP&A and Finance Business Partner to provide clarity on orders and contracts, revenue, billing and receivables and credit management
·  Provide Global/Regional COE with input for Revenue-related reporting
·  Assist Associate Revenue Controller on controls on revenue processes and ensuring adequate controllership is maintained at all times; take action on flagged control misses
·  Support regional statutory compliance related to revenue accounting; monitor and provide guidance on related statutory and tax accounting, reporting, and audit
·  Support locally IT/Digital projects pertaining to revenue processes (i.e. SAP OTI , Salesforce, Google, etc.) for respective market(s)
·  Support the Associate Revenue Controller, Global & Regional COE Leaders on all other projects pertaining to the scope of the market

To succeed in this role you will need:

·  Ideal candidate would have a degree in Finance or Accounting
·  Some knowledge of finance essential
·  Legal contract exposure preferred
·  Fluent in English

At Nielsen, diversity and inclusion are integral parts of the organization's DNA. By diversity, we mean far more than the diversity you can see; we value diversity of thought, experiences, skills and backgrounds.

At Nielsen, we respect diversity and offer an inclusive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring and retaining a qualified and diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

Nielsen is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please let us know.

Founded on the principles of integrity, honesty, fairness, respect and reliability, Nielsen is a place where you can be yourself, make a difference and grow.

In the UK, we have won several awards including:

2018 Oxfordshire Business Awards – Employer of the Year – Finalist

2017 Oxfordshire Apprenticeships – Apprenticeship Award – Winner

2017 Apprenticeships National Awards – Large Employer of the Year – Regional Highly Commended

2018 Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers – # 19

2016 Times Top 100 – One to Watch