GroupM | Financial Controller
Overview of job
GroupM is the world’s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Financial Controller to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for …
At GroupM , our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.
Reporting of the role
This role reports to: CFO
3 best things about the job:
- Opportunity to grow with a global organization with the largest digital footprint.
- Exposure with the some of largest clients across categories.
- Diverse team and culture
What your day job looks like at GroupM:
- Responsible to lead various finance functions and being a business partner to all other functions within the organization.
- Lead, manage and control activities of various business functions by providing financial support.
- Responsible for leading taxation, AP, AR, GL, and financial auditing.
- Perform effective monitoring of all budgeting, taxation, working capital, and credit control, and to drive continuous improvement in these areas.
- Develop, implement and review efficient and effective accounting processes, and overall internal controls of the company.
- Other ad hoc projects that will need to be managed from time to time based on business requirements
- Provide continual support and motivation in managing the finance team members, whether or not reporting directly to this role.
Minimum qualifications:
- Minimum 12 years of working experience, preferably with a combination of some external/ internal audit exposure. Must have leadership experience in managing a team and taking full responsibility for their deliverables and career progression.
- Proficient in English and Mandarin, both written and oral.
- Pleasant personality with strong communication skills, and able to work in a team (inside and outside finance function) and bring the team together to deliver. Must be comfortable working in a large MNC environment and dealing with multiple stakeholders locally and internationally.
- Work with integrity, initiative, and a strong sense to take accountability/ ownership and commitment to deliver.
- Experience in managing major IT upgrade/ system changeover will be an added advantage. (Preferred)
More about GroupM Taipei
"“Power of One” is the most important core value of our Taiwan office, where GroupM and its agencies – Mindshare, Wavemaker and Mediacom thrive through teamwork and collaborations within an inclusive corporate culture. You can expect a diverse, fun and transformative work environment where one can learn and grow. In Taiwan, we are committed to shaping the next era of media where advertising works better for people. This includes the people of our organization, our clients, and our communities and market.
One of the fastest-growing and most innovative economies in Asia, Taiwan is truly one of the most livable cities in the region with friendly people, great food served round-the-clock and the best cost to quality-of-life ratio in the whole APAC region. Exciting opportunities awaits you in this bustling city!
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s abouAt belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.