Finance executive

Overview

A Finance Executive will work on several strategic client accounts, managing client deliverables, timelines and invoicing, and serving as a primary point of contact for the AR finance team.

What you'll do

• Manage client deliverables, timelines, and invoicing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the AR finance team.
• Prepare sales invoices and follow up on customer payments.
• Monitor customer credit limits and apply for credit insurance for new customers.
• Implement and monitor AR processes for services.
• Run weekly aging analysis of debtors.
• Manage AR management and revenue accounting in line with US GAAP for large-scale operations and customers.
• Identify process improvements and partner with other departments to streamline revenue and cost recognition.
• Ensure periodic bank reconciliations are completed.
• Assist with month-end processing and audit support.
• Guide and implement new processes and policies in collaboration with Sales and Operations.
• Improve operational systems, processes and policies to support customer experience, management reporting, risk reduction and efficiency.
• Ensure no revenue leakage and perform required checks to avoid exposure; drive automation for efficiency and scale-up.
• Maintain SOPs, accounting methods, policies, procedures and process documentation.
• Ensure process improvements are in line with MKTG/Dentsu policies.
• Participate in process and system enhancement projects.
• Support managers on decisions related to work scope and resource arrangements.
• Participate in a team rotation program.
• Perform ad-hoc accounting work and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What you'll need

• 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 (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.
• Expert in AR management and revenue accounting principles as per US GAAP for large-scale operations/customers.
• Deep understanding of billing and commercial aspects involved in AR operations.
• Demonstrable technical accounting ability, especially a strong conceptual understanding.
• Strong interpersonal, 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 and across different organizational levels, functions and geographies.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, including data manipulation via pivot tables, lookups, etc.

Details

• Location: Bangalore.
• Full time, permanent position.
• Willingness to occasionally work early or late to accommodate international time zones (UK & US).