Overview of the Job
GroupM is currently looking for an Associate Accountant / Accountant to join us. In this role, you will liaise with GroupM /Agency and FinancePlus in Malaysia to oversee day-to-day activities including operation, reporting and compliance functions to ensure company’s finance is organized, efficient and produces accurate financial and management accounts. In addition, you will continuously assist to improve the agencies/Company’s reporting processes and procedures in accordance with group policies while sticking to business edicts and regulatory /ICFR guidelines.
At GroupM, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.
This role reports to the Finance Manager
3 best things about the job:
- Opportunity to work in the leading global media investment company with a fast-growing team and existing exposure and learning in the media industry
- Fast-paced, demanding, fun-loving, and satisfying work environment.
- Multi facets roles, advisor, trusted finance advisor to senior management team, leader
In This role, your goals will be:
In 3 months:
- Understanding advertising media market environment, GroupM’s value proposition and familiar with the Company culture
- Familiarize with the group policies, reporting systems, IFRS and ICFR controls guidelines
- Establish good rapport with the agencies /commercial being handled and exercise in partnering with stakeholders
- Good understanding of monthly closing process, procedures and reports submission
In 6 months:
- Able to make comments on the agency’s financial performance and involve in the daily reporting/operation of the business and hands on in the coaching functions (Financeplus in Malaysia).
- Provide appropriate insights analysis and strongly support fact-based decision-making process based on business environment and specialist financial knowledge
- Conduct review and support monthly, quarterly, and yearly management reporting, financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, business reviews and insights as well as to ensure timely, quality, and accurate reports submission in accordance with regional and global guidelines, business trends in conjunction with group direction/guidelines and policies
- Key custodian of internal controls and assurance that processes, transactions comply with IFRS, group policies and ICFR guidelines
- Work with FinancePlus to manage and monitor company’s performance and KPIs
- Liaison with external & internal auditors, tax and corporate agent for audit, statutory, taxes and corporate filing matters
In 12 months:
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting, operations standards/processes in accordance with the ICFR guidelines, group policies to achieve growth, improvement and recommendations for operational and reporting efficiency
- Responsible for timely and accurate analysis data used for performance measurement is complete, timely, consistent, valid and relevant to address stakeholders needs
- Partnering with IT for system interfaces and implementation for business and align with reporting requirements
- Complete ad hoc requests and perform other duties as needed in a timely manner which align with business initiatives.
Minimum qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in accounting/commerce, preferably with a CPA/CA or equivalent professional qualification with minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in financial reporting
- Demonstrate ability to acquire new knowledge and skills to adapt to change
- Detail oriented with a good appreciation for risk and control procedures and environments
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the agency, FinancePlus and Regional with strong self-starter characteristics
- Conscientiousness, attention to details, attentiveness to accuracy and while maintaining a positive attitude
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with ability to adapt to the challenging needs of the organization and demands of both internal and external stakeholders.
- Comfort with ambiguity, mature and ability to effectively multi-tasking and prioritize within a fast-paced demanding environment
- Work together with fellow team members toward a common goal as a team
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, renowned brands and media owners. Making GroupM Singapore the Number One organisation to join and develop your career in media investment.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.
