Finance executive

dentsu; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Bangalore is seeking a Finance Executive with up to 5 years of operational finance experience within an agency setting. You will work with the Finance Controller, Client Finance Business Partner and Finance Analyst to manage client deliverables, invoicing, timelines and AR activities across multiple accounts.

The role requires strong Excel skills, English fluency, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Operations.

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

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

Skills

AR management

Revenue accounting

US GAAP

Excel

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.Com / MBA or equivalent

Tools

Pivot tables

Lookups

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Executive who is eager to work on several strategic client accounts. This position is ideal for an individual with up to 5 years of operational finance experience within an agency environment. This person will work closely with the Finance Controller, Client Finance Business Partner and Finance analyst. 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:

• 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: Bangalore Brand: Dentsu Sports International Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.