dentsu aegis network india
EMEA Financial Reporting & Control Manager
Job Description
Job Title:
EMEA Financial Reporting & Control Manager
Job Description:
What you will be doing
Dentsu are looking for an EMEA Financial Reporting & Control Manager to join the business and be an essential part of the EMEA Finance team, driving the Controllership agenda across the region, supporting a number of projects and driving best practices across EMEA finance. The role requires a qualified accountant who will bring energy and continuous drive to this dynamic and diverse EMEA region comprising 50+ markets and will be required to influence stakeholders in Group, Regional and local Finance Teams.
As the EMEA Financial Reporting & Control Manager, you will ensure; the provision of financial information for internal and external reporting is timely and accurate; the business control environment is compliant and robust; the internal and external auditors are fully supported and that the financial processes across the region are continuously improving. You’ll provide specialist guidance to internal stakeholders and/or clients on financial reporting, controls and processes, analysing complex technical problems and recommending solutions on non-routine issues whilst considering future implications. You’ll combine your thorough understanding of concepts and principles in Controllership with a good understanding of how this integrates within other areas of Finance, Tax & Treasury.
The difference you’ll make
- Ensure that all aspects of monthly and quarterly balance sheet reporting are delivered in a timely and accurate way through co-ordination with markets on queries, actions, consolidation of information, reviewing commentary and extracting key insights for EMEA reporting working closely with Commercial Finance, Group Finance and other stakeholders
- Work closely with the Bangalore Controllership Centre of Excellence team to produce a high standard of month-end deliverables and reporting
- Carry out reviews and analysis of net working capital and aged items, and drive improvements across the region. Review balance sheet reconciliations performed by markets with a goal of sharing best practices and driving quality improvements across EMEA
- Track and drive remediation of internal audit and control issues to ensure a good control environment is maintained. This includes supporting markets on key financial controls and building strong relationships with the IA function and local finance teams.
- Track and drive statutory accounts submissions and BPC to local stats reconciliations across EMEA, escalating issues with external auditors if needed
- Review and approve dividend requests from markets, ensuring compliance with the Treasury policy
- Support key projects including the completion of the Legal Entity Rationalisation programme across EMEA
What you’ll bring
- Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, etc) with 10+ years experience and substantial regional/global finance experience in a fast paced, ambitious, and multinational environment
- Up to date IFRS knowledge with experience identifying & solving accounting issues, an audit background is preferred
- Proven autonomous project management capability including initiating and leading change including all aspects of change management
- Strong stakeholder management including communication, influencing, collaboration and relationship building skills across a range of stakeholder seniority
- Strong understanding of controls and processes, with the ability to identify weakness and drive improvements
- Ability to identify and solve accounting issues and summarise financial information for various stakeholders
It would also be nice for you to have
- Knowledge of the media or professional services sectors. This is ideal but not essential
- Previous experience working with BlackLine, SAP BPC, Microsoft D365 is ideal but not essential
What else you need to know
This is a permanent role. The team operates under hybrid working arrangements.
About dentsu international
Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands – Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.
Dentsu International’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.
Powered by 100% renewable energy, Dentsu International operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.
About Dentsu Group (dentsu)
Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.
With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.
How we’ll reward you
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs
Inclusion and Diversity
We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.
We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.
Location:
Bengaluru – 2nd Floor, Alyssa No 23, Richmond Road, Richmond Town ,Bengaluru ,560025
Brand:
Bcoe
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent