About this role
The purpose of this role is to manage the standard Operational Finance activities for the market. The role will build a successful team, manage process risk and drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple processes.
Job Description:
Key responsibilities
- Reviews and implements process controls to ensure Operational Finance deliverables are achieved on an accurate and timely basis
- Maintains and reviews documentation ensuring compliance to policies and audit requirements
- Ensures clear governance in place to manage changes to Master Data and its impact across multiple systems and processes including definitions and mapping rules
- Develops and delivers on key process performance indicators
- Effectively manages the team and it’s deliverables focussing on utilisation, effectiveness, cross training and engagement
- Drives delivery of continuous process improvement initiatives and implement best practices to achieve operational efficiencies
- Engages closely with Commercial Finance and Financial Control teams, as well as other internal and external stakeholders to resolve key process issues
- Effectively manages risk and escalations where process deficiencies are identified
Financial & Corporate Accounting:
- Manage the monthly financial process and will work with internal team (planning, activation, and billing team) as well as the client
- Discuss reporting, questions related to billing, resolve variances in billed vs. planned, and close out quarterly PO’s 90 days after MOS
- Keep track and monitor active PO’s / authorizations
- Ensure discrepancies are resolved within 90 days after MOS
- Provide timely, accurate and meaningful information and reports to AOR Leadership Team and to client. Monthly & Quarterly reporting required by the client.
- Develop and Manage group operations systems and controls, policies and procedures
- Assist with internal and external audits
Client & Internal Relationships:
- Build trusting, collaborative relationships with clients and the AOR Leadership Team
- Stay on top of business and client/agency concerns to head off issues early
- Invest time to investigate opportunities in order to provide better reporting and analysis support
- Ensure collaboration among all groups; fosters great teamwork
- Provide appropriate management updates and solicit feedback and direction when appropriate
Strategic Thinking & Leadership:
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Ensure key information is provided to team regarding client/internal agency issues, changes in account status, etc.
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Actively keep current with industry trends, tools – systems, research, resources and associations
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Respond appropriately when presented with problems and issues
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Seek lasting solutions rather than quick fixes
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Ensure appropriate Finance/Accounting staff utilization
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Provide guidance to team members and nurture/promote team environment
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Train, motivate, and develop new Assistants/Associates on the billing/budget management procedures
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Construct and deliver accurate, honest and timely performance management documents
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EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
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10 + years’ experience in Agency Media Operations – developing and managing process, policy and procedure
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Knowledge of accepted accounting principles and practices
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Knowledge of auditing principles and practices
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Demonstrate and utilize strong systems and analytical skills
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Ability to demonstrate a strong attention to detail, exhibit solid business instincts, and thrive in fast-paced environment
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High-level proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Location
Bangalore
Brand:
Bcoe
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent