As a leading global media network, with data at the core, Omnicom Media Group APAC (“OMG”) creates end-to-end solutions for clients, anywhere, swiftly and efficiently. We consider client business needs from the start and keep consumer behavior at the heart of everything we do. We are compromised of the full-service media networks OMD and PHD as well as a number of specialty media communications companies.
We offer unparalleled clout in the marketplace and a depth of capabilities and experience that drive leadership and innovation in every media type. Omnicom Media Group is the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), the leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company, providing services to over 2,500 clients in more than 100 countries.
This position will be based in Singapore and will be part of the Billing team that reports to the Financial Controller.
This candidate's role requires effective internal control and ensuring all statutory requirements, corporate guidelines/ governance, and financial regulations. The primarily responsible of this candidate is to lead the billing team to ensure smooth billing operation, continuous process improvements, internal and external audits, client-related reporting and ad hoc projects.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage and oversee the billing function. Ensure procedures adhere to company policies, statutory requirements, accounting standards and financial regulations while functioning with accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage and ensure the billing team closely monitor the unbilled and WIP account, escalate independently for the discrepancies with the relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure the billing team prepare the media and forex reconciliation in accordance with Client Deadlines.
- Provide coaching and training to the team, ensure compliance with corporate guidelines and governance.
- Continuous process improvement, automation of the process for work efficiency.
- Assist in group consolidation of monthly and quarterly cash forecast management.
- Perform billing and payment analysis in accordance with the Client’s contract.
- Support and work closely with the internal and external auditors.
- Ad Hoc Projects (Operations / Systems / Internal Controls/others).
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:
- Possess minimum Degree in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent.
- At least 8 years of relevant working experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory position.
- Sound and updated understanding of accounting principles and local statutory requirements.
- Demonstrating Leadership, result oriented and able to lead the team.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office products and familiarity with ERP systems.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in an energetic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical abilities, good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
Competencies:
- Achieving Results
- Conceptual Thinking
- Communication
- Demonstrating Leadership
- Developing Others
- Developing and Maintaining Collaborative Relationships
- Efficiency
- Initiative
- Quality/Compliance
- Solution Focus Decision Making
- Teamworking
