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.
The candidate will be primarily responsible for supervising a Team of Finance Executive/ Senior Finance Executive (Payable) in all aspects of payable and related tasks in this process.
Key Responsibilities:
To assist the Finance Manager in the Company’s financial matters by undertaking a portfolio of accounting responsibilities as assigned by the Finance Manager.
- Supervise/provide work direction and review for AP executives
- Review and ensure vendor invoices and employee claims are accurately process
- Ensure vendors (includes intercompany) and Early Payment Discount invoices are process as per the timeline
- GL Coding of sundry invoices and obtaining approvals
- Review of creditor reconciliation and provide course of actions
- Preparations of reports for Global reporting such as but not limited to Cashflow projections and Spending reports
- Working with Finance team to ensure smooth month-end close and compliance
- Ensure the team closely monitor vendor emails, escalate independently for the discrepancies
- Communicate successfully with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth payment process
- Drive process improvement within the team, and promote a positive mindset
- Supports internal and external audits (including client audits)
- Manage other ad hoc projects (Operations / Systems / Internal Controls)
Requirements:
- Possess minimum Diploma or higher qualification in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent
- At least 5 years of relevant working experience with at least 2 years of supervisory experience
- Sound understanding of accounting principles and local statutory requirements
- Hands-on, result oriented and able to work both independently as well as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills
- Ability to act with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations
- Ability to prioritize and manage time appropriately
- Extreme attention to details.
- Self-motivated, result oriented and able to work both independently as well as part of a team
- Experience with high transaction volume
- Able to creatively plan and execute effectively while collaborating closely with the finance and media (operation) counterparts
- Effective communication skills
- Good command of written and spoken English
