Description

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 an Commercial Analyst to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring client invoices are issued accurately and on timely basis, funds are collected while maintaining positive customer relationship. Furthermore, you will work with our business team to ensure the revenue recognition. The successful candidate will have a combination of billing, accounts receivable, business and supervisory experience as this position could lead to a broader role in our company.

At GroupM APAC, 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: Financial Controller

The position

• Act as key Commercial contact of Business Team Heads
• Management reporting and analysis (e.g.) CP%, time sheet analysis
• Manage Budget and Forecast process
• Month end Revenue and costs review and accrual
• Gather supporting documents for SOX compliance (Business)
• Conduct performance/revenue/cost analysis, compile related reports for management’s review, and provide recommendations based on major findings of analysis
• Develop, along with senior team members to develop project artifacts and track project progress and provide updates to the business. Report business concerns to senior team members
• Business analysis planning and monitoring to determine which activities are necessary in order to identify and define relevant stakeholders, select appropriate techniques and processes to manage requirements and constant assessment of progress

Responsibilities:

Reporting:

• strong analytical mind and can identify problems for mgt discussion
• follow through the action points and monitor the progress
• ensure timely report prepared in an efficient and effective manner
• understand well on the information require by user (i.e.) Mgt and BDs etc and properly communicate with relevant parties
• able to analysis handle full set of financial data including balance sheet items

Process and controls review:

• familiarize with internal controls and SOX requirements
• capable to review and enhance workflow and procedures aiming to improve efficiency

Operation support:

• strong sense in both business and financial risks and able to take prompt measures in minimizing risks
• experience in handling legal document review and tax issues
• strong communication and interpersonal skills both internally and externally

Requirements:

• Diploma holder or above, preferably in Business/Commerce/Finance/Accounting
• Minimum 1-year relevant experience
• Candidate with experience in Marketing Communication/Media/eCommerce industry would be an advantage
• Basic knowledge in legal and contracts
• experience in working on or leading projects
• problem solver with energetic and dynamic
• well organized and detail minded
• Strong interpersonal, communications, multi-tasking skills and networking capabilities
• A good team player, pro-active, aggressive and result oriented
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese

• Proficiency in MS Office

More about GroupM

GroupM is the leading global media investment management group serving as the parent to WPP media agencies including Mindshare, MediaCom, Wavemaker, Essence and m/SIX, as well as the programmatic digital media platform, Xaxis, each global operations in their own right with leading market positions. GroupM’s primary purpose is to maximize the performance of WPP’s media agencies by operating as leader and collaborator in trading, content creation, sports, digital, finance, and proprietary tool development. GroupM’s focus is to deliver unrivaled marketplace advantage to its clients, stakeholders and people, and is increasingly working closely for the benefit of clients with WPP’s data investment management group, Kantar. Together, GroupM and Kantar account for over 50% of WPP’s group revenues of more than $20 billion.

Discover more about GroupM at www.groupm.com
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About Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s small yet highly dynamic and efficient media market means it gets to operate with agility. Its internet and digital penetration continues to grow year-on-year, and has the highest smartphone penetration in Asia Pacific at 87%, while tablet ownership clocks in at 57%. Hong Kong’s digital market boasts a healthy mix of local, regional and global players, providing new opportunities in the media space.

If you want a future in media and communications, and believe in Hong Kong’s belief of “work hard, play hard”, there is clearly no place more vibrant, challenging and exciting than Hong Kong, where opportunities for you to innovate and grow are unparalleled.