Kinetic Careers

Commercial Compliance Analyst

Reports to:Commercial and Compliance Controller

Location:Harrogate, UK

Travel:Occasional travel may be required to other offices

About us

Kinetic are the UK’s #1 specialist out of home (OOH) agency. We work with more of the UK’s leading brands and agencies than anyone else to influence valuable audiences on the move. We are a diverse group of passionate experts, united in our devotion to one medium.

We are entering a new era for OOH, one defined by significant growth, disruption, and tech innovation. We want to be the agency that is leading the industry through this change. To deliver outcomes that are human, inspiring, and effective.

Our company values demonstrate how we build relationships and conduct business. They are- agility, integrity, innovation, passion and focus.

Our world is changing, and we are looking for new talent to join us. People who are excited by the possibilities ahead for OOH, that share our appetite for change, that can live our values and will help us to transform our business and the wider industry.

Key Purpose of Role

The role will be working with the Commercial and Compliance Controller to produce accurate vendor and client rebate reconciliations along with the associated reporting to Group M and prepare accurate information for client audits.

Overview of Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Annual reconciliations of vendor rebates and co-ordination of invoicing in accordance with vendor contract terms.
• Assisting with the preparation of client passback reconciliations.
• Assisting with the preparation and review of client audit media reconciliation reports and supporting documentation.
• Review & reporting of media accrual balances
• Investigation of media invoice queries
• Preparation of Surbanes-Oxley month end schedules.
• Monthly reconciliation of inventory media and reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts.
• Assisting and adhering to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and reporting and audit, including preparation of month end schedules.
• Ad hoc tasks as required to support the Commercial and Compliance Controller.

Key Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Experience)

People and Relationships

• Able to build productive and fruitful relationships with colleagues
• Manages others’ expectations and anticipates issues and concerns
• Strong collaboration skills
• Resilient under pressure and works well to tight deadlines
• Team player

 Problem Solving

• Demonstrable ability to rapidly learn, think on your feet and articulate new value propositions
• Excellent attention to detail
• Pro-active and thinks ahead, identifying potential issues in advance and finding solutions

Communication

• Flexible communication skills, (able to tailor your message as required).

Organisation

• Excellent multi-tasking skills and able to work under pressure
• Manages own time and prioritises effectively
• Structured and methodical approach to work

Technical Skills

• Able to use internal technical tools – picks up new technology and systems well

Qualifications/Skills

Required

• Excellent Excel skills
• Good analytical & reconciliation skills
• Previous experience in a finance role

Desirable

• Out of Home Media experience
• AAT preferable but not essential

About Kinetic Worldwide

With worldwide coverage, Kinetic is the global leader in activating audiences on the move. We offer contextual, innovative and integrated out-of-home strategies, bespoke place-based communications, and unique brand activations. By leveraging our expert knowledge of insights and behaviour, we connect and activate audiences-on-the-move. Enriching their journey by offering relevant and valuable content and experiences. Kinetic currently operates directly in US, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, China, and India. We work with all the WPP media agencies as well as many independents and several major clients directly.

Kinetic ‘Benefits’

• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Enhanced Family benefits
• Childcare vouchers
• Season Ticket Loan
• WPP Discounts
• Eye Care vouchers
• WPP Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme