THE ROLE

The Senior/Account Manager is responsible for prospecting new businesses and maintaining strong business relationships with existing clients and business partners.
This person will support the Business Director and the Creative Director in developing ideas and proposals and follow through with the entire project with the client and project manager. It is vital for the person to also wear a strategist hat in developing clients' solutions.

As we are a small agency, you’ll also sometimes project manage certain aspects yourself.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop event proposals → Active involvement in the pitch process and delivery.
• Assist with creative problem-solving
• Lead client relationships
• Develop a project plan to execute event activation
• Maintain accurate project calendars and project records
• Develop cost proposals and responsible project reconciliation
• Select partners from various disciplines to piece up any experiential items/deliverables.
• Support projects onsite as needed
• Production: Vendor, Talents, Venue, Prints, and other production tasks that are related to the awarded project.
• Operation: Scheduling, Briefing packs, Resource management and other operations that are related to the awarded project.
• Agency marketing: Support the Business Director with the agency marketing efforts.
  • e.g. Create social media posts for all the event/activation/bts shoots and post it on the agency's social media. (Instagram & LinkedIn)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of work experience in event management, creative agencies or marketing communication agencies
• Client management experience
• Project management skills with experience in brand activation, festivals, experiential and production management
• Experience in managing people and processes in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Experience working with lifestyle brands
• Interest and knowledge in experiential marketing, festivals, and industry trends (AV / VR / AR)

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Creative problem solver
• Strong passion for concept & proposal development
• Graphic design skills are a plus
• Team player with demonstrated skills in collaboration and diplomacy
• Support in all aspects of projects, from estimating cost, managing budgets, and writing reports for the clients and management team
• Highly organized – the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines with a positive, inspiring attitude.
• Ambitious, proactive and resourceful; solutions-oriented
• A calm and flexible approach to handling pressure and stress
• Resourceful and self-directed with the ability to work independently
• Adaptable and solutions-focused and comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions.
• A solid sense of accountability and sound personal judgment

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive salary and potential upside based on performance
• The opportunity to supercharge your learning by working with a talented, ambitious and diverse team
• Generous holidays
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements depending on workload and project demands

Job Description:

1. Lead the Finance Team

2. Prepare financial management reports, Management Accounts every month for review for both Singapore and Malaysia companies

3. Liaise with external auditors, tax agents and external parties to ensure relevant statutory compliance

4. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, Companies Act, tax regulations and other regulatory requirements

5. Experienced and good in handling withholding tax and GST.

6. Assist in stock reconciliation, consignment billing

7. Manage and process office payroll as well as to ensure that monthly payroll processes run smoothly.

8. Follow up with new application and renewal of insurance policies.

9. Assist and review transfer pricing report

10. Perform cash collection and petty cash disbursement

11. Handle HR administration tasks (i.e application of work permit, survey, recruitment)

12. Assist in any adhoc function and related duties as and when assigned by management

Requirements:

1. Minimum degree in Accounting or Finance with 4 years of relevant experience, at last 2 years in supervisory role.

2. Audit experience would be an advantage

3. Excellent communication and analytical skills with good command in English, Bahasa Malay and Mandarin

4. Possess good leadership and interpersonal qualities, highly motivated with a strong sense of integrity

5. Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications

6. Experience with SAP Business One and ERPnext will be preferred