Job Description

The Executive is responsible for performing activities related to Period end closing & reporting and Statutory accounting and overseeing transactions performed by Associates, which services a number of advertising agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in period end close and IPG required reports.
• Review and reconcile accounts.
• Review and Prepare Closing check list.
• Prepare Lead sheets (summary of GL balance mapped to Hyperion balance)
• Prepare and maintain monthly closing binder
• Ensure compliance with local statutory guidelines, SOX, and GAAP
• Facilitate site visits and internal/external audits
• Prepare audit templates
• Resolve external audit issue.
• Resolve Agency Local Finance queries within defined timelines.
• Assist client and external audit process when necessary.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Education Qualification - Graduation.
• 3 - 5 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Advertising industry preferred.
• Chartered Accountant or similar accounting qualification / certification.
• Good knowledge of concepts and procedures related to period-end closing & reporting and Statutory reporting.
• Ability to provide high level of customer service for closing & reporting activities.
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English.
• Strong problem solving, liaising and organizational skills.
• Experience with, and competence in using, integrated ERP software (SAP would be a distinct advantage).
• Excellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in Hyperion reporting and Blackline or similar Account reconciliation system would be a distinct advantage

A distinct advantage:

• Experience working in a Shared Services Centre focused on Finance & Accounting activities
• Experience in document imaging software like SharePoint.

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