Job Description

The Senior Accounting Control Associate is responsible for driving the organization's financial governance and control framework through the execution, oversight and continuous enhancement of key accounting controls. This role provides advanced support across balance sheet reconciliations, ASC 606 revenue recognition compliance, journal entry governance, SOX controls, audit readiness, and financial close processes.
The role requires solid analytical capabilities, the ability to independently manage complex accounting control activities, identify and mitigate financial risks and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen the overall control environment. The Senior Associate is also expected to lead process improvement initiatives, mentor junior team members and support management in ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
1. Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Account Governance
- Lead the preparation and review of complex balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness,



and timely completion.
- Perform detailed analysis of high-risk and critical accounts, identifying trends, anomalies, and potential control concerns.
- Drive resolution of aged reconciling items and collaborate with business stakeholders to remediate issues.
- Monitor compliance with reconciliation policies, governance standards, and control requirements.
- Support management reviews and provide insights on account integrity and financial risk exposure.
- Coach and guide team members on reconciliation best practices and quality standards.

2. Revenue Recognition Controls (ASC 606)
- Execute and oversee revenue recognition control activities in compliance with ASC 606 and company policies.
- Review complex revenue transactions and supporting documentation to ensure accurate accounting treatment.
- Assess and investigate revenue-related risks, exceptions and control gaps, driving timel

📌 Senior Associates – Balance Sheet and Control CoE (Pune)
🏢 Nielseniq
📍 Pune