dentsu is committed to drive a robust and consistent control environment and this role plays an important part of it. The Financial Reporting & Controls AM will be based out of Bangalore and will support the Finance Controller – US Media team , in driving the appropriate financial reporting, control and compliance environment including driving special projects and changes
Job Description:
Main Responsibilities
* Assist the Manager and Financial Controller in transitional activities for the US market in collaboration with CCoE Lead & Regional Finance Services team. * Support Financial Controller and Manager in monthly/Quarterly financial reporting and control activities by partnering with & supporting the Regional Financial Controller. * Delivery of Month End closure (MEC) activities including P&L and Balance Sheet finalization. * Timely closing of local accounting books & BPC group submission adhering to group requirements and timelines. * Support in the preparation and driving reconciliations and owning the actions from BS calls. Prepare Balance sheet presentations and risk analysis to develop & implement appropriate controls. * Support in Management of specialist finance activities including taxation, VAT, treasury, Insurance and risk management (including Hedging FX exposure) * Working with the Operational Finance and Commercial Finance teams to continuously improve financial processes and controls to comply with group policy and reporting requirements from time to time. * Performance management, training & continuous development of the team. * Supporting the Manager and FC in external audit process e.g. gathering documentation for the organisation's procedures/other audit supporting materials * Support in Assessment of internal control environment with reference to Group’s Internal Control Framework. * Perform testing to support the annual J-SOX controls effectiveness attestation. * Support in designing and executing required controls testing. Communicate results to internal stakeholders and external auditors. Perform required remediation testing. * Management of the annual controls self-certification process. * Manage ad hoc requirements and projects on financial control & compliance areas
Professional Skills
* Qualified Chartered Accountant with 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in Accounting, Consolidation, Financial reporting. * Proficient in technical accounting and IFRS. Knowledge of US GAAP would be preferable * Advanced user of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint. * Knowledge of SAP BPC (Business Planning & Consolidation) and Blackline tool will be an added advantage. * Strong communication skills (verbal & written). Able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, across different regions and levels. * Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. * Demonstrate high level of responsibility and commitment to the assigned activities. * Agile and flexible to changing needs and adhoc requirements.
Location:
Bangalore
Brand:
Bcoe
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent