This person should have an incredibly positive attitude and be able to work well with various internal agencies and client contacts. Having a solid understanding of the agency business, and a strong working knowledge of finance and accounting will be critical.
As a Finance Executive, you will manage client deliverables, timelines, and invoicing. You will also serve as a primary point of contact for the AR finance team.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Expert in AR management and revenue accounting principles as per US GAAP for large-scale operations/customers
Preparing Sales invoices and required to do payment follow-ups with customers
Monitoring customer credit limits and applying for credit insurance for new customers
Having strong skills to implement and monitor AR processes for services
Run weekly Aging Analysis of debtors
Proactively identify areas for process improvement and partner with other departments to streamline processes related to revenue and cost recognition
Deep understanding of billing and commercial aspects involved in AR operations
Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
Assist with month-end processing
Excellent in cross-functional collaboration with Sales, and Operations for guiding and implementing new processes/ policies
Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of department priorities -- specifically, supporting better customer experience, relevant management reporting, risk reduction, and efficiency
Collaborate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies to realize procurement goals and objectives
Introducing best practices and enabling the function to manage rapid scale-ups
Ensuring no revenue leakage and required checks to avoid any exposure
driving automation for increased efficiency/scale up
Maintain proper SOP, accounting methods, policies, and procedures
Maintain process documentation
Assist in Audit Support
Ensure process improvements are in line with MKTG/Dentsu policies
Participation in projects such as process/system enhancement and so on
Support your managers for all management decisions in relation to work scope and resource arrangements
Participation in a team rotation program
Ad-hoc and other relevant accounting work assigned by the supervisor
Other ad hoc duties as required
Qualifications
B. Com / MBA or an equivalent degree from a recognized university, preferably in finance and accounting.
High degree of fluency in both written and verbal English is Must.
Up to 5 years of finance/accounting and project management experience, ideally within a media/full-service agency or client-side marketing department setting.
Demonstrable technical accounting ability, especially a strong conceptual understanding.
Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Works effectively within a team.
Willingness to occasionally work early or late to accommodate different international time zones (UK & US).
Strong knowledge of Excel and the ability to manipulate data via Pivot tables, lookups, etc.
Location:
BangaloreBrand:
Dentsu Sports InternationalTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- B.Com or MBA (finance/accounting) or equivalent degree
- Fluency in written and verbal English
- Up to 5 years of finance/accounting and project management experience
- Experience within a media/full-service agency or client-side marketing department
- Demonstrable technical accounting ability and strong conceptual understanding (revenue accounting)
- Deep knowledge of Accounts Receivable management and revenue accounting principles as per US GAAP
- Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookup functions
- Prepare sales invoices and perform payment follow-ups with customers
- Monitor customer credit limits and manage credit insurance applications
- Run weekly aging analysis of debtors and ensure no revenue leakage
- Complete periodic bank reconciliations and assist with month-end processing
- Maintain SOPs, process documentation, and support audit processes
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and project management skills; works effectively within a team
- Willingness to occasionally work early or late to accommodate UK & US time zones
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
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