Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting & Control

dentsu; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu's Bangalore Controllership COE seeks a qualified Chartered Accountant to lead financial controls, reporting, and forecasts for the US market, in collaboration with CCoE Lead and Regional Finance Services.

You will oversee month-end closure, balance sheet accuracy, tax and treasury activities, and support audits while coaching a small team.

This permanent role requires strong accounting standards knowledge, SAP BPC experience, and proactive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 5–7 years post-qualification experience.
• Proficient in IFRS; knowledge of US GAAP preferable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager and Financial Controller in transitional activities for the US market in collaboration with CCoE Lead & Regional Finance Services team.
• Support Financial Controller and Manager in monthly/Quarterly financial reporting and control activities by partnering with & supporting the Regional Financial Controller.
• Delivery of Month End closure (MEC) activities including P&L and Balance Sheet finalization.
• Timely closing of local accounting books & BPC group submission adhering to group requirements and timelines.
• Lead budget and reforecast preparation requirements and manage the BPC submissions.
• Support in the preparation and driving reconciliations and owning the actions from BS calls. Prepare Balance sheet presentations and risk analysis to develop & implement appropriate controls.
• Support in Management of specialist finance activities including taxation, VAT, treasury, Insurance and risk management(including Hedging FX exposure)
• Working with the Operational Finance and Commercial Finance teams to continuously improve financial processes and controls to comply with group policy and reporting requirements from time to time.
• Performance management, training & continuous development of the team.
• Supporting the Manager and FC in external audit process e.g. gathering documentation for the organisation's procedures/other audit supporting materials
• Support in Assessment of internal control environment with reference to Group’s Internal Control Framework.
• Perform testing to support the annual J-SOX controls effectiveness attestation.
• Support in designing and executing required controls testing. Communicate results to internal stakeholders and external auditors. Perform required remediation testing.
• Lead and manage the team up to 3 members .
• Manage ad hoc requirements and projects on financial control & compliance areas

Skills

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP familiarity

Excel & PowerPoint

Strong communication

Team leadership

Audit support

Adaptability

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP BPC

Blackline

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Assist the Manager and Financial Controller in transitional activities for the US market in collaboration with CCoE Lead & Regional Finance Services team.


• Support Financial Controller and Manager in monthly/Quarterly financial reporting and control activities by partnering with & supporting the Regional Financial Controller.


• Delivery of Month End closure (MEC) activities including P&L and Balance Sheet finalization.


• Timely closing of local accounting books & BPC group submission adhering to group requirements and timelines.


• Lead budget and reforecast preparation requirements and manage the BPC submissions.


• Support in the preparation and driving reconciliations and owning the actions from BS calls. Prepare Balance sheet presentations and risk analysis to develop & implement appropriate controls.


• Support in Management of specialist finance activities including taxation, VAT, treasury, Insurance and risk management(including Hedging FX exposure)


• Working with the Operational Finance and Commercial Finance teams to continuously improve financial processes and controls to comply with group policy and reporting requirements from time to time.


• Performance management, training & continuous development of the team.


• Supporting the Manager and FC in external audit process e.g. gathering documentation for the organisation's procedures/other audit supporting materials


• Support in Assessment of internal control environment with reference to Group’s Internal Control Framework.


• Perform testing to support the annual J-SOX controls effectiveness attestation.


• Support in designing and executing required controls testing. Communicate results to internal stakeholders and external auditors. Perform required remediation testing.


• Lead and manage the team up to 3 members .


• Manage ad hoc requirements and projects on financial control & compliance areas

Controllership COE

Job Description

• Assist the Manager and Financial Controller in transitional activities for the US market in collaboration with CCoE Lead & Regional Finance Services team.


• Support Financial Controller and Manager in monthly/Quarterly financial reporting and control activities by partnering with & supporting the Regional Financial Controller.


• Delivery of Month End closure (MEC) activities including P&L and Balance Sheet finalization.


• Timely closing of local accounting books & BPC group submission adhering to group requirements and timelines.


• Lead budget and reforecast preparation requirements and manage the BPC submissions.


• Support in the preparation and driving reconciliations and owning the actions from BS calls. Prepare Balance sheet presentations and risk analysis to develop & implement appropriate controls.


• Support in Management of specialist finance activities including taxation, VAT, treasury, Insurance and risk management(including Hedging FX exposure)


• Working with the Operational Finance and Commercial Finance teams to continuously improve financial processes and controls to comply with group policy and reporting requirements from time to time.


• Performance management, training & continuous development of the team.


• Supporting the Manager and FC in external audit process e.g. gathering documentation for the organisation's procedures/other audit supporting materials


• Support in Assessment of internal control environment with reference to Group’s Internal Control Framework.


• Perform testing to support the annual J-SOX controls effectiveness attestation.


• Support in designing and executing required controls testing. Communicate results to internal stakeholders and external auditors. Perform required remediation testing.


• Lead and manage the team up to 3 members .


• Manage ad hoc requirements and projects on financial control & compliance areas

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager and Financial Controller in transitional activities for the US market in collaboration with CCoE Lead & Regional Finance Services team.


• Support Financial Controller and Manager in monthly/Quarterly financial reporting and control activities by partnering with & supporting the Regional Financial Controller.


• Delivery of Month End closure (MEC) activities including P&L and Balance Sheet finalization.


• Timely closing of local accounting books & BPC group submission adhering to group requirements and timelines.


• Lead budget and reforecast preparation requirements and manage the BPC submissions.


• Support in the preparation and driving reconciliations and owning the actions from BS calls. Prepare Balance sheet presentations and risk analysis to develop & implement appropriate controls.


• Support in Management of specialist finance activities including taxation, VAT, treasury, Insurance and risk management(including Hedging FX exposure)


• Working with the Operational Finance and Commercial Finance teams to continuously improve financial processes and controls to comply with group policy and reporting requirements from time to time.


• Performance management, training & continuous development of the team.


• Supporting the Manager and FC in external audit process e.g. gathering documentation for the organisation's procedures/other audit supporting materials


• Support in Assessment of internal control environment with reference to Group’s Internal Control Framework.


• Perform testing to support the annual J-SOX controls effectiveness attestation.


• Support in designing and executing required controls testing. Communicate results to internal stakeholders and external auditors. Perform required remediation testing.


• Lead and manage the team up to 3 members .


• Manage ad hoc requirements and projects on financial control & compliance areas

Professional Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in Accounting, Consolidation, Financial reporting.


• Proficient in technical accounting and IFRS. Knowledge of US GAAP would be preferable


• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.


• Knowledge of SAP BPC (Business Planning & Consolidation) and Blackline tool will be an added advantage.


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


• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.


• Demonstrate high level of responsibility and commitment to the assigned activities.


• Agile and flexible to changing needs and adhoc requirements.

Location

Bangalore

Brand

Bcoe

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent