Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting of the DDM's results in compliance with group deadlines
Manage all monthly, quarterly and year-end closings, including account reconciliations, accrual schedules and general journal entries, ensuring that reconciliations are performed accurately and on-time
Prepare monthly comprehensive financial analysis and business commentaries with respect to the accounting policies, monitoring and reconciliation activities according to management requirements
Evaluate and strengthen existing internal controls, implement new controls in accordance to group guidelines
Research and prepare technical accounting memos, ensure all regions understand and execute transactions in accordance to IFRS and group finance guidelines
Establish, implement, manage and monitor critical accounting and reporting policies, processes and associated metrics
Manage and lead internal and external audits across the practice
Manage and support statutory compliance requirements across the practice
Oversee and support all tax and transfer pricing matters across the practice
Lead and develop the accounting team to ensure consistent financial discipline with group expectations
Assist in the annual budget and forecast preparation
Assist in the integration of new companies post-merger
Assist in ERP implementation
Assist with ad hoc analysis and project as needed
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
CPA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) qualified
Masters in business/finance/accounting
A minimum 10 years experience in public accounting
A minimum of 5-10 years in both private and public company accounting experience
IFRS knowledge and consolidation experience required
Experience with complex revenue recognition required
Multinational advertising industry experience preferred
Experience managing internal and external audits
Experience driving transformation and efficiencies in controls and accounting systems
ERP implementation experience (QuickBooks to NetSuite or similar ERP)
Self-starter with excellent analytical and communication skills
Adaptable and flexible for a dynamic and changing environment