Job Description

The Accounting Control Associate is responsible for supporting the organization's financial governance and control framework by ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records. The role focuses on balance sheet reconciliations, ASC 606 revenue recognition controls, journal entry oversight, audit support, SOX compliance, and month-end close activities. The successful candidate will help maintain a strong control setting while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Balance Sheet Reconciliations

- Prepare, review, and maintain timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.

- Investigate and resolve reconciling items, aging balances, and unusual fluctuations.

- Ensure compliance with reconciliation policies and control requirements.

- Monitor account integrity and support remediation of identified issues.

2. Revenue Recognition Controls (ASC 606)

- Perform validations and control procedures related to ASC 606 revenue recognition requirements.

- Review supporting documentation to ensure revenue transactions are recognized accurately and in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

- Identify and escalate revenue-related risks, anomalies, and control gaps.

- Partner with Finance, Revenue Assurance,



and Controllership teams to ensure compliance.

3. Journal Entry & Month-End Close Governance

- Review journal entries for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting policies.

- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

- Drive consistency and quality in financial reporting and account reconciliation activities.

- Ensure timely completion of close activities and reporting requirements.

4. SOX Compliance, IPE & Audit Readiness

- Execute and document SOX controls and Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) validation procedures.

- Maintain audit-ready documentation and supporting evidence for internal and external audits.

- Assist with control testing, audit requests, and remediation efforts.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the overall control environment.

5. Reporting & Continuous Improvement

- Develop and maintain control metrics, dashboards, and status reports.

- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.

- Support implementation of best practices in financial controls, governance, and compliance.

- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive process standardization and control effectiveness.

📌 Associate - Balance Sheet & Control COE (Pune)
🏢 Nielseniq
📍 Pune