Senior Financial Accountant
Overview:
The key accountabilities are, but not limited to:
Financial Reporting
- Completion, within deadlines, of all monthly financial services function in accordance with Publicis Groupe processes and policies.
- Manage Month End process and submission via HFM.
- Prepare monthly financial reporting, balance sheet review and analysis.
- Assist with the preparation of Annual budget and Rolling Forecast submissions, ensuring accurate financial forecasting and input into HFM.
- Client Profitability reporting
- Liaise with SSC to ensure month end and other Groupe reporting functions are performed to the required standard
Client Finance
- Monthly revenue review against forecast and variance analysis.
- Oversee client billings to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and compliance with client contract.
- Prepare client time and cost reconciliation to assist the agency team with budget tracking.
- Support the agency team to ensure resolution of all media queries and unbilled & non-financial activities.
- Assist with client and supplier set-ups and purchase order creation as required
Accounting Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Publicis Groupe operational and financial policies and processes as detailed in Janus.
- Assist with Internal, FMC and External Audits to ensure compliance and implement feedback into Company's accounting practices.
Business Optimisation
- Work closely with the agency team to build their understanding of current financial policies and financial systems.
- Actively looking for ways to streamline current processes and suggest improvements.
- Support the Financial Controller on other continuous optimisation projects as required.
PERSONAL & TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES
Actively develop and maintain strong working relationships with all personnel both at an interpersonal level and across all business processes within the wider business environment.
Actively maintain communication and behaviour standards that foster a culture of strong financial services.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Experience/Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years financial accounting experience with strong technical accounting knowledge
- Completion or working towards completion of CA/CPA qualification
- Previous experience working in a media agency / advertising agency
Skills (including technology)
- Spectra MD (Media System) preferred
- SAP (GL) / Hyperion (HFM) desirable
- Excel (intermediate level)
Behaviours
- Able to work independently, organise and prioritise competing demands
- Inquisitive, analytical and able to think outside the box
- Attention to detail
- Integrity & Trust
- Perseverance with resolving ongoing issues
Requirements:
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