Assistant Manager - Finance Control & Reporting

The purpose of this role is to deliver key tasks in relation to financial reporting, control and analysis collaboratively at a global DI level, supporting an appropriate control and compliance environment in line with Group policy and IFRS, and contributing to insightful, high quality financial reporting to key stakeholders.
· The individual in this role will work closely with Group Finance Reporting & Controls team based out of London Headquarters and provide specific expertise in relation to certain key areas, potentially including consolidation accounting; IFRS technical expertise; report preparation / drafting; KPI, trend and variance analysis.
· The role will form part of the Group Finance team for Dentsu International, and it is essential to support the Financial Reporting and Control agenda across the globe
· The role will also have a focus on identifying and building efficiencies and improvements through automation / data analytics / dashboarding.

Job Description:

• Deliver to high standards, specific consolidation, control, reporting, and / or analysis tasks, that support the preparation of statutory and management reporting to Dentsu Inc. to a high quality and on a timely basis.

• Work extensively on BPC (DI’s consolidation tool) to provide accurate and reliable reporting outputs.

• Support the monthly reporting process which includes accurate reporting of the Cashflow, Balance Sheet and Interco balances in BPC.

• Support compliance with DI policies on financial reporting, working independently through analysis & review of monthly / quarterly reported financials in assigned area in DI Group consolidation as per the scheduled deadlines. This may include one or more of –
  o Business Combination Purchased Intangibles Consolidation
  o Non-Controlling Interest Consolidation
  o Equity and Investment Consolidation
  o IFRS & additional notes to accounts

• Identify potential deviations from policies on financial reporting and follow up on them before deadlines.

• Challenge markets on appropriate use of account lines, account flows etc. Post elimination / adjustment journals as required, if any.

• Provide guidance to local markets / Regional teams on their queries relating to assigned task areas.

• Prepare and manage Additional/IFRS packs, interim/annual IFRS Financial Statements, schedules and notes to accounts.

• Apply relevant training, knowledge, and experience within the context provided and guide markets and regional team on relevant professional and technical standards in making informed decisions

• Identify & undertake process improvement initiatives & contribute to overall goal of accelerated reporting through automations and maintenance of the group’s consolidation system

• Undertake and deliver on other ad-hoc areas, as required by management.

• Interact with stake holders to understand requirements, set expectations, address concerns, and discuss them with reporting manager.

Professional skills

• CA/ACCA or equivalent qualification with 5-7 years or Accounting Graduate/Postgraduate with 8-11 of experience in accounting & reporting who will bring energy and expertise to this dynamic and diverse company.

• They will need to provide guidance and support to the local Finance teams, the regional Finance teams, and work collaboratively with the Group Finance Reporting and Controls team

• Advanced MS Excel user, proficient with MS word & PowerPoint skills

• Exposure to SAP BPC (Business Planning & Consolidation) would be an added advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication skills (verbal & written). Able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, across different regions and levels

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills and good ability to deal with Volume in an efficient manner and demonstrate high level of responsibility and commitment to the assigned activities

• Agile and flexible to changing needs and ad hoc requirements

• Quick learner and strong attention to detail whilst combining with the ability to see the ‘big picture’ and able to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Ability to ‘think’ and make constructive suggestions on ways to improve activities

• Demonstrate being curious, robust and shrewd, with a passion for driving improved financial accounting processes within a business

Location:

Bangalore

Brand:

Bcoe

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent