Associate Manager, Commercial Finance
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 Associate Manager, Commercial to join us. You will be in constant communication and negotiating with business associates and shared service. In addition, you will continuously assist to improve the agencies/GroupM’s procedures, standards or policies while sticking to business edicts and regulatory guidelines.
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 Associate Manager, Commercial to join us. You will be in constant communication and negotiating with business associates and shared service. In addition, you will continuously assist to improve the agencies/GroupM’s procedures, standards or policies while sticking to business edicts and regulatory guidelines.
Reporting of the role
This role reports to: Client Finance Director
3 best things about the job:
3 best things about the job:
1. Opportunity to work for World Best Agencies/Company under one roof
2. Multi facets roles, advisor, trusted finance advisor to senior management team, leader & etc
3. Fast pace, demanding, fun loving and satisfying work environment.
About the role
- Oversee the media campaign reconciliation process, resolve discrepancies with media team if any and have media plans reconciled in media/accounting systems
- Support and collaborate with account management team in all areas interacting with the billing, collection and payment process, with a view to ensuring operational efficiency
- Manage month-end close activities, including the preparing of journal entries and reconciliations for various balance sheet and income statement accounts
- Support monthly, quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process.
- Preparation of internal and client reportings.
- Compliance: Supporting in Client, Financial and SOX audit documentation
- Ad-hoc duties
A bit about yourself:
- Degree/diploma in accounting
- At least 5 years’ experience in a Finance position
- Prior hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable/ Billing operations/ General Ledger for media industry an advantage
- Good numeracy and experience with the Google and Microsoft office suites
- Responsible, diligent and attentive to detail; follows through on queries and issues
- Analytical, meticulous with a positive attitude to work hard, good team player and able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong communicator, comfortable in dealing with both internal and external parties, clients and suppliers
- Recognizes and resolves problems quickly and effectively
More about GroupM
GroupM - GroupM leads and shapes media markets by delivering performance enhancing media products and services, powered by data and technology. Our global network agencies and businesses enable our people to work collaboratively across borders with the best in class, providing them the opportunity to accelerate their progress and development. We are not limited by teams or geographies; our scale and diverse range of clients lets us be more adventurous with our business and talent. We give our talent the space, support and tools to innovate and grow.
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About Singapore
GroupM Singapore operates in one of the most dynamic and exciting environments in the world. Although it is a small domestic market, there is a vibrant media industry which is undergoing rapid evolution as digital technology reshapes the way marketing supports advertisers’ needs. Being at the crossroads of Asia means that aside from the local clients and media owners, we also have a high proportion of multi-national clients and media owners.
As the largest media investment management company in Singapore with over 41% market share (Recma) and over 650 employees, GroupM Singapore is the premiere organisation to join and develop a career in.